CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $165
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Flagstaff Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $165. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$165

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$10.32

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $10.32 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $165 (1599%)
Insurance Median: $19 (184%)
Cash: $165 (1599% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (184% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $10.32 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 $10 - $281 97%
Ahcccs $10 97%
Ahcccs Other $10 97%
Devoted $10 - $11 97%
Fmc 30/70 $10 97%
Fmc Ihs $10 97%
Fmc Jail $10 97%
Health Choice $10 - $20 97%
Health Choice Arizona $10 97%
Health Choice Integrated Care $10 97%
Health Net Federal $10 97%
Health Net Of Arizona $10 97%
Humana $10 - $313 97%
Medicare (plans) $10 97%
Mercy Care $10 97%
Mercy Care Advantage $10 97%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $10 97%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona $10 97%
Snf Fmc $10 97%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $305 97%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $10 - $12 97%
Va Pccc Triwest $10 97%
Wellcare $10 97%
Wellcare By Allwell $10 97%
Carefirst $11 107%
Mercy Care Rhba $11 107%
Ambetter / Centene $12 116%
Pnoa $15 145%
Naphcare $18 - $21 174%
Self Pay $165 - $330 1599%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $165 1599%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $193 - $242 1870%
Workers Comp $214 2074%
Copperpoint $242 2345%
Nau Athletic Department $264 2558%
Cigna $297 2878%
Fmc 90/10 $297 2878%
Rural Arizona Network Multiplan $297 2878%
United Behavioral Health $330 3198%
Auto Insurance $5,000 48450%

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