How much does an Urine culture cost in Nevada?

Urine culture · CPT 87086 · State: Nevada

In Nevada, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urine culture is about $7, with most between $6 and $23 ($106 cash/self-pay). Based on 47 Nevada hospitals — 74% lower than the national typical of $27. Hospital list charges run about $147 (21× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$7
Nevada · $6$23
Cash / self-pay
$106
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$147
21× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 47 Nevada hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Urine culture cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Urine culture cost in Nevada — FAQs

How much does an Urine culture cost in Nevada?

In Nevada, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urine culture is about $7, with most between $6 and $23, based on 47 Nevada hospitals. That's 74% lower than the national typical of $27.

How much does an Urine culture cost without insurance in Nevada?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Urine culture in Nevada run around $106. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $147), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Nevada hospital bill for an Urine culture so high?

Nevada hospital "list" charges for an Urine culture run about $147 — roughly 21× the $7 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of an Urine culture in Nevada?

Yes. If a Nevada hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $7), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Nevada hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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