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Bacterial Culture From A Body Site

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 87070

This laboratory test grows a sample taken from a body site, such as a wound, throat, or skin swab, in the lab to check for bacteria that could be causing an infection. If bacteria grow, the lab identifies the type present so the right treatment can be chosen. It does not apply to urine, blood, or stool samples, which are tested separately.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $58 · 10th–90th $9$2820%10%10th90th$58Professionalmedian $8 · 10th–90th $6$250%50%10th90th$8$0.0$0.2$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$295.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$28.18
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$39.81
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$17.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$20.89
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$12.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$15.14