CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87070
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $112
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at Flagstaff Medical Center is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 1.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$8.62

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $8.62 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $112 (1299%)
Insurance Median: $16 (186%)
Cash: $112 (1299% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (186% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $8.62 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna $8 - $190 93%
Fmc 30/70 $8 93%
Health Choice $8 - $16 93%
Health Net Federal $8 93%
Humana $8 - $212 93%
Medicare (plans) $8 93%
Mercy Care Advantage $8 93%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona $8 93%
Snf Fmc $8 93%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $207 93%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $8 - $10 93%
Wellcare $8 93%
Wellcare By Allwell $8 93%
Ahcccs $9 104%
Ahcccs Other $9 104%
Carefirst $9 104%
Devoted $9 104%
Fmc Ihs $9 104%
Fmc Jail $9 104%
Health Choice Arizona $9 104%
Health Choice Integrated Care $9 104%
Health Net Of Arizona $9 104%
Mercy Care $9 104%
Mercy Care Rhba $9 104%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $9 104%
Va Pccc Triwest $9 104%
Ambetter / Centene $10 116%
Pnoa $13 151%
Naphcare $15 - $17 174%
Self Pay $112 - $223 1299%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $112 1299%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $131 - $164 1520%
Workers Comp $145 1682%
Copperpoint $164 1903%
Nau Athletic Department $179 2077%
Cigna $201 2332%
Fmc 90/10 $201 2332%
Rural Arizona Network Multiplan $201 2332%
United Behavioral Health $223 2587%
Auto Insurance $5,000 58005%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals