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Facility: Alameda Hospital
Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 87070
- Insurance Median: $9
- Cash Discount Price: $155
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda Alliance Commercial Alternate [4801] | $8 | 93% |
| Alameda Alliance Mgd Mcal Alternate [2801] | $8 | 93% |
| Alameda Alliance Non-Verified [1002303] | $8 | 93% |
| Alameda Alliance [1002106] | $8 | 93% |
| Alameda Alliance [1002206] | $8 | 93% |
| Kaiser Medi-Cal Managed Care [1026106] | $8 | 93% |
| Mc Alameda Alliance Capitation [1002103] | $8 | 93% |
| Aetna | $9 - $33 | 104% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $9 - $193 | 104% |
| Brown Toland Medical Group Alternate [1049301] | $9 | 104% |
| Brown Toland Medical Group [1049001] | $9 | 104% |
| Brown Toland Mgd Mcr Alternate [1802] | $9 | 104% |
| Medicare (plans) | $9 | 104% |
| Cigna | $35 | 406% |
| Health Net [1022001] | $43 | 499% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $112 - $148 | 1299% |
| Blue Shield [1006001] | $163 - $193 | 1891% |
| Kaiser Commercial [1026001] | $201 | 2332% |