Lab tests
Urine culture with colony count cost in Kentucky
Urine culture with colony count is a lab test. Many labs sell tests directly to the public for a flat cash price, often far below hospital prices.
Typical cash price
In Kentucky
From 93 hospital and 4 clinic prices in Kentucky.
Nationwide typical: $60 (most listed prices $13.80–$200).
Cheapest in Kentucky
- $7.13Source: Jennie Stuart Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $12.69Source: Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $16.32
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - UofL Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern KentuckyUrine culture with colony countFacility fee only$21
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northe price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $21.35
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Deaconess Union County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $21.35Source: Henderson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $22.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Greenview Regional Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - Ohio County HospitalLab analysis of urine culture to measure the amount of bacteria [HCPCS 87086] · Urine culture with colony countAsk what's included$23
Ohio County Hospital standard charge; cash/out-of-pocket price not established. Physician fees are separate; additional care, tests and supplies may increase the total.
Source: hospitalpricelists.org · checked Oct 2026 - Ohio County HospitalLab analysis of urine culture to measure the amount of bacteria [HCPCS 87086] · Urine culture with colony countAsk what's included$23
Hospital standard charge, not a confirmed cash price; physician/provider fees billed separately. Actual total varies with care.
Source: hospitalpricelists.org · checked Oct 2026 - Ohio County HospitalLab analysis of urine culture to measure the amount of bacteria [HCPCS 87086] · Urine culture with colony countAsk what's included$23
Hospital outpatient standard charge, not a confirmed cash price. Actual cost varies with coverage and care; additional services and supplies may add charges. Physician fees billed separately.
Source: hospitalpricelists.org · checked Oct 2026 - Ohio County HospitalLab analysis of urine culture to measure the amount of bacteria [HCPCS 87086] · Urine culture with colony countAsk what's included$23
Standard outpatient hospital charge, not a confirmed cash price; physician fees billed separately and actual costs may vary.
Source: hospitalpricelists.org · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a doctor's order?
In most states, direct-to-consumer labs can sell many tests without a separate doctor visit. Some states and some tests still require an order.
Is the blood draw included?
Usually yes for lab stores and booking sites. Hospitals sometimes bill the draw (venipuncture) separately.
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.