Lab tests
Bacterial culture typing, other method cost in Wisconsin
Bacterial culture typing, other method is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Wisconsin
From 31 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Wisconsin.
Nationwide typical: $46.20 (most listed prices $8.10–$183).
Cheapest in Wisconsin
- Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.)Bacterial culture typing, other methodFacility fee only$16.96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee C price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Hospital (Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Institute, Inc.)Bacterial culture typing, other methodFacility fee only$16.96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Hospital (Sa price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $17.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $21.34
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ThedaCare Neenah price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22.22
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bellin Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $27.22
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin price file · checked Oct 2026 - $38.11
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinic price file · checked Oct 2026 - $39.94
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gundersen TriCounty Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - $44.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.)Bacterial culture typing, other methodFacility fee only$49.29
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee price fil · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.