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Bacterial Blood Culture Cost in Georgia
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 92 Georgia hospitals. CPT 87040. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
📊 Median $151
📉 Low $7.75
📈 High $1,060
🏥 92 hospitals
🏛️ 62 with insurance contracts
Hospital comparison — Georgia
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 60 of 92 hospitals.
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| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | Centene | Humana | BCBS | MultiPlan | Kaiser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON HOSPITAL LOUISVILLE |
$7.75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LIBERTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HINESVILLE |
$9.68 | — | $2.32 | — | $2.13 | $9.68 | — | — | — |
| SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RIVERDALE |
$10.00 | $6.86 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $10.63 | $9.80 | $10.32 | $10.32 | — |
| CITY OF HOPE ATLANTA CANCER HOSPITAL NEWNAN |
$10.80 | $13.24 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $10.32 | — | $8.88 | — | — |
| BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER BLUE RIDGE |
$18.57 | — | — | — | — | — | $12.98 | — | — |
| CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GEORGIA FORT OGLETHORPE |
$24.57 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $10.84 | $14.52 | $10.94 | $10.32 | — | — |
| CLINCH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOMERVILLE |
$37.73 | $60.37 | $62.63 | $64.14 | $63.78 | $71.69 | — | — | — |
| UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL BLAIRSVILLE |
$42.50 | $10.53 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $14.67 | $10.32 | $10.32 | — | — |
| CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL HIAWASSEE |
$45.00 | $27.90 | $18.82 | $31.50 | $13.11 | $31.50 | $31.50 | — | — |
| ST MARYS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER ATHENS |
$45.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PUTNAM GENERAL HOSPITAL EATONTON |
$47.80 | $45.90 | $46.84 | $45.90 | — | $45.90 | — | — | — |
| ST MARY'S GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL GREENSBORO |
$48.75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL EASTMAN |
$49.17 | $36.88 | $1.00 | $1.00 | — | — | $10.32 | — | — |
| MILLER COUNTY HOSPITAL COLQUITT |
$49.28 | $44.00 | — | $76.56 | $7.79 | $44.00 | — | — | — |
| ST MARY'S SACRED HEART HOSPITAL LAVONIA |
$61.10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT REHABILITATION MACON |
$62.50 | $10.32 | $6.06 | $14.00 | $37.50 | $10.32 | — | $81.25 | $14.96 |
| JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MONTICELLO |
$65.70 | $108 | $105 | $112 | $81.99 | $112 | $70.38 | $112 | $81.99 |
| ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT BALDWIN MILLEDGEVILLE |
$68.00 | $10.42 | $10.32 | $21.54 | $40.80 | $10.32 | — | $88.40 | — |
| WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JESUP |
$71.00 | $104 | $119 | $95.14 | — | $114 | $87.32 | $128 | — |
| ATRIUM HEALTH LEVINE CHILDREN'S BEVERLY KNIGHT OLSON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MACON |
$71.50 | $10.32 | $6.06 | $14.00 | $42.90 | $10.32 | — | $92.95 | $14.96 |
| WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER WARM SPRINGS |
$73.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | — | — |
| TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL HAWKINSVILLE |
$73.04 | $29.16 | $13.61 | — | $7.52 | $13.61 | $7.52 | — | — |
| HIGGINS GENERAL HOSPITAL BREMEN |
$78.80 | $20.00 | $78.00 | $20.00 | — | — | — | $80.00 | $78.00 |
| TANNER MEDICAL CENTER VILLA RICA VILLA RICA |
$78.80 | $10.53 | $10.32 | $10.63 | — | — | — | $80.00 | $10.32 |
| TANNER MEDICAL CENTER - CARROLLTON CARROLLTON |
$78.80 | $10.53 | $10.32 | $10.63 | — | — | — | $80.00 | $78.00 |
| WILLOWBROOKE AT TANNER VILLA RICA VILLA RICA |
$78.80 | $10.53 | — | $10.63 | — | — | — | $80.00 | — |
| ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT PEACH BYRON |
$80.00 | $29.32 | $33.60 | $21.54 | $48.00 | $26.25 | — | $104 | — |
| SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM - CAMDEN CAMPUS ST. MARYS |
$90.37 | $10.53 | $10.32 | $80.43 | $16.51 | $10.32 | — | — | — |
| SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM - BRUNSWICK CAMPUS PARKWOOD DRIVE. BRUNSWICK |
$90.37 | $10.53 | $10.32 | $80.43 | $16.51 | $10.32 | — | — | — |
| COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER S MAIN ST MOULTRIE |
$91.00 | $78.00 | $10.32 | $78.00 | $13.42 | $78.00 | $78.00 | — | — |
| DONALSONVILLE HOSPITAL DONALSONVILLE |
$95.20 | $85.00 | $85.00 | — | $130 | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER SWAINSBORO |
$99.96 | $1.00 | $113 | $72.24 | $10.32 | $100 | $36.42 | — | — |
| ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH SAVANNAH |
$100 | $10.32 | $10.47 | — | $10.84 | $10.53 | $10.32 | — | $19.61 |
| CANDLER HOSPITAL SAVANNAH |
$100 | $10.32 | $10.47 | — | $10.84 | $10.53 | $10.32 | — | $19.61 |
| DORMINY MEDICAL CENTER BOX 1447 |
$108 | $172 | $187 | $189 | — | $189 | — | $194 | — |
| OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER TATTNALL REIDSVILLE |
$114 | — | — | $70.00 | — | — | — | $85.00 | — |
| OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER SCREVEN SYLVANIA |
$114 | $78.00 | — | $82.00 | $10.32 | — | — | $90.00 | — |
| CRISP REGIONAL HOSPITAL CORDELE |
$114 | $17.54 | $74.00 | $93.00 | $13.42 | $70.00 | $69.00 | — | — |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BRASELTON BRASELTON |
$118 | $10.53 | — | $10.63 | $14.52 | $10.84 | $5.33 | — | — |
| NGMC LUMPKIN DAHLONEGA |
$118 | $10.53 | — | $10.63 | $14.52 | $10.84 | $5.33 | — | — |
| NGMC BARROW WINDER |
$118 | $10.53 | — | $10.63 | $14.52 | $10.84 | $5.33 | — | — |
| NGMC GAINESVILLE GAINESVILLE |
$118 | $10.53 | — | $10.63 | $14.52 | $10.84 | $5.33 | — | — |
| NGMC HABERSHAM DEMOREST |
$118 | $10.53 | — | $10.63 | $14.52 | $10.84 | $5.33 | — | — |
| ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD POLK MEDICAL CENTER CEDARTOWN |
$137 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $26.42 | $12.98 | $54.80 | — | $192 | — |
| MORGAN MEDICAL CENTER MADISON |
$149 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN COLUMBUS |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL COVINGTON |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL FAYETTEVILLE |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT MCDUFFIE THOMSON |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE COLUMBUS |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT WALTON MONROE |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT NEWNAN HOSPITAL NEWNAN |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT ATLANTA HOSPITAL ATLANTA |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT MACON NORTH MACON |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT ROCKDALE HOSPITAL CONYERS |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ATHENS |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER CARTERSVILLE |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT MACON BOX 9366 |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT AUGUSTA HOSPITAL AUGUSTA |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT EASTSIDE MEDICAL CENTER SNELLVILLE |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 87040, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $114 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does bacterial blood culture cost in Georgia?
- Cash prices for bacterial blood culture (CPT 87040) in Georgia range from $7.75 to $1,060, with a median of $151. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest bacterial blood culture in Georgia?
- The cheapest Georgia hospital published cash price for this procedure is $7.75. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.
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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each Georgia facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 87040 (Labs). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.