CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $151
Cash Discount Price: $126
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Lompoc Valley Medical Center is $151. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 14.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 E Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$151

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: $126 (1221%)

Insurance Median: $151 (1463%)

Cash: $126 (1221% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $151 (1463% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1463% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1363%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 - $336	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $52	97%
Blue_Shield	$10	97%
Coventry	$10 - $336	97%
Health_Net	$10	97%
Humana	$10	97%
Medicare (plans)	$10	97%
Sansum	$10	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $327	97%
Work_Comp	$12	116%
Blue_Shield_National	$16	155%
Magellan	$112 - $280	1085%
Cigna	$156 - $392	1512%
Medi_Cal	$186 - $467	1802%
Tricare	$186 - $467	1802%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $126.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 87040.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Lompoc Valley Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 87040.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.