Urine culture identification in Alabama
What Alabama hospitals charge for urine culture identification (CPT 87088). Rates sourced from federally-mandated machine-readable files.
Hospitals
21
Rate rows
429
Neg. median
$8.7
Min
$4
Max
$90
Cash median
$26.78
Across 21 Alabama hospitals, the negotiated rate for Urine culture identification ranges from $4 to $90, with a median of $8.7. The interquartile range is $8.09 to $16.18. Cash-pay patients typically pay $26.78; gross charges median $62.
By payer in Alabama
Top 30 payers for Urine culture identification in Alabama.
| Payer | Hospitals | Rates | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 11 | 36 | $12.54 |
| Humana | 10 | 36 | $10.29 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 10 | 48 | $10.6 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 9 | 26 | $8.13 |
| Cigna | 9 | 36 | $8.26 |
| Ambetter | 8 | 11 | $15.37 |
| WellCare | 6 | 8 | $8.5 |
| Medicare | 6 | 10 | $8.09 |
| devoted | 5 | 5 | $8.33 |
| viva | 5 | 10 | $8.09 |
| Molina | 3 | 6 | $8.33 |
| smarthealth | 3 | 7 | $11.33 |
| Medicare Advantage | 2 | 4 | $8.17 |
| Oscar Health | 2 | 4 | $12.94 |
| Bright Health | 2 | 3 | $10.11 |
| occunet | 2 | 5 | $18.2 |
| health spring | 1 | 2 | $12.5 |
| healthspring mcr replacement | 1 | 2 | $8.21 |
| illinicare | 1 | 1 | $28.38 |
| Medicaid | 1 | 1 | $28.38 |
| meridian | 1 | 1 | $28.38 |
| pace place | 1 | 2 | $8.09 |
| pehp | 1 | 2 | $29.13 |
| research study encore borland-groover | 1 | 2 | $8.09 |
| Self-Pay (Cash) | 1 | 2 | $8.09 |
| triwest healthcare alliance | 1 | 1 | $8.09 |
| 90 degree benefits | 1 | 2 | $14.56 |
| VA Health | 1 | 2 | $8.09 |
| veteran's administration | 1 | 1 | $8.09 |
| vista hospice | 1 | 1 | $6.07 |
Hospital comparison — Urine culture identification in Alabama
Sorted by lowest negotiated median rate. Up to 100 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | Negotiated median | Cash rate | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Hospital | Gadsden | $8.17 | — | — |
| Providence Hospital | Mobile | $8.29 | $21.08 | $52.7 |
| St. Vincents East | Birmingham | $8.29 | $17.85 | $48.25 |
| Marshall Medical Centers South | Boaz | $8.31 | $50 | $50 |
| Helen Keller Hospital | Sheffield | $8.62 | $50 | $50 |
| Athens Limestone | Athens | $8.62 | $50 | $50 |
| Decatur Morgan - Decatur Campus | Decatur | $8.62 | $50 | $50 |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | $8.62 | $50 | $50 |
| St. Vincents St. Clair | Pell City | $9.3 | — | — |
| Coosa Valley Medical Center | Sylacauga | $44 | $14 | $60 |
| Washington County Hospital | Chatom | $57 | $54.17 | — |
| Springhill Memorial Hospital | Mobile | — | $106.28 | $125.03 |
| Gadsden Regional Medical Center | Gadsden | — | $170.42 | $1,136.11 |
| Red Bay Hospital | Red Bay | — | $96.88 | $173 |
| Tanner Medical Center Alabama Inc. | Wedowee | — | $24.6 | $61.5 |
| Noland Hospital Montgomery Ii | Montgomery | — | — | $142.51 |
| Noland Hospital Dothan Ii | Dothan | — | — | $310.27 |
| Noland Hospital Anniston Ii | Anniston | — | — | $142.51 |
| Noland Hospital Tuscaloosa Ii | Tuscaloosa | — | — | $27.83 |
| Grandview Medical Center | Birmingham | — | $19.11 | $98 |
| Flowers Hospital | Dothan | — | $33.38 | $148.36 |