How much does an Urine culture cost in New Mexico?
Urine culture · CPT 87086 · State: New Mexico
In New Mexico, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urine culture is about $16, with most between $11 and $62 ($110 cash/self-pay). Based on 11 New Mexico hospitals — 41% lower than the national typical of $27. Hospital list charges run about $194 (12.1× higher).
Source: medians across 11 New Mexico 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 New Mexico — FAQs
How much does an Urine culture cost in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urine culture is about $16, with most between $11 and $62, based on 11 New Mexico hospitals. That's 41% lower than the national typical of $27.
How much does an Urine culture cost without insurance in New Mexico?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Urine culture in New Mexico run around $110. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $194), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my New Mexico hospital bill for an Urine culture so high?
New Mexico hospital "list" charges for an Urine culture run about $194 — roughly 12.1× the $16 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 New Mexico?
Yes. If a New Mexico hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $16), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Mexico hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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