Bacterial culture, any source, except blood, anaerobic
Medicare pricing data for 736 providers across 42 states
This procedure has a 9.7x markup — hospitals charge $90.30 but Medicare allows only $9.27. Uninsured patients may face bills 9.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Bacterial culture, any source, except blood, anaerobic (HCPCS code 87075) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $9.27, but hospitals typically charge $90.30 — a 9.7x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $9.27, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.85. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 9.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $9.27 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $9 | $110 | 33 | 22,144 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $9 | $89 | 23 | 7,499 | +0.1% |
| Kentucky | $9 | $37 | 4 | 324 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $9 | $91 | 5 | 562 | +0.1% |
| Maine | $9 | $73 | 2 | 142 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $9 | $33 | 10 | 9,936 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $9 | $116 | 31 | 3,186 | +0.1% |
| Mississippi | $9 | $43 | 7 | 278 | +0.1% |
| Nebraska | $9 | $40 | 1 | 309 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $9 | $114 | 5 | 842 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $9 | $52 | 2 | 669 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $9 | $77 | 9 | 2,233 | +0.1% |
| Connecticut | $9 | $61 | 5 | 33 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $9 | $46 | 38 | 14,900 | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | $9 | $40 | 2 | 1,296 | 0.0% |
| Kansas | $9 | $104 | 12 | 4,429 | 0.0% |
| Missouri | $9 | $120 | 9 | 1,013 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $9 | $106 | 10 | 15,104 | 0.0% |
| New York | $9 | $55 | 90 | 4,712 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $9 | $90 | 10 | 19,351 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $9 | $117 | 65 | 13,515 | 0.0% |
| Colorado | $9 | $118 | 8 | 2,679 | 0.0% |
| Iowa | $9 | $39 | 30 | 630 | -0.1% |
| Michigan | $9 | $67 | 10 | 353 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $9 | $95 | 17 | 5,150 | -0.1% |
| Tennessee | $9 | $110 | 21 | 1,564 | -0.1% |
| Utah | $9 | $94 | 9 | 665 | -0.1% |
| Washington | $9 | $92 | 40 | 4,957 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $9 | $119 | 21 | 6,015 | -0.1% |
| Arizona | $9 | $96 | 4 | 4,346 | -0.1% |
| California | $9 | $100 | 42 | 15,222 | -0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $9 | $109 | 12 | 2,736 | -0.2% |
| Oregon | $9 | $27 | 4 | 580 | -0.2% |
| Minnesota | $9 | $70 | 69 | 725 | -0.3% |
| Virginia | $9 | $58 | 6 | 906 | -0.3% |
| South Dakota | $9 | $66 | 6 | 489 | -0.4% |
| North Dakota | $9 | $56 | 9 | 169 | -0.8% |
| Wisconsin | $9 | $82 | 11 | 3,066 | -1.5% |
| Indiana | $9 | $53 | 5 | 286 | -1.7% |
| Idaho | $9 | $39 | 4 | 88 | -3.3% |
| South Carolina | $9 | $52 | 12 | 45 | -7.8% |
| West Virginia | $8 | $116 | 3 | 18 | -10.0% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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