How much does an Urine culture cost in Utah?

Urine culture · CPT 87086 · State: Utah

In Utah, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urine culture is about $28, with most between $20 and $67 ($90 cash/self-pay). Based on 25 Utah hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $27. Hospital list charges run about $111 (4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$28
Utah · $20$67
Cash / self-pay
$90
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$111
4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 25 Utah 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 Utah — FAQs

How much does an Urine culture cost in Utah?

In Utah, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urine culture is about $28, with most between $20 and $67, based on 25 Utah hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $27.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Urine culture in Utah run around $90. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $111), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Utah hospital "list" charges for an Urine culture run about $111 — roughly 4× the $28 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 Utah?

Yes. If a Utah hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $28), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Utah hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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