CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $41 (397%)
Insurance Median: $14 (136%)
Cash: $41 (397% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (136% 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
Seaview $8 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $14 97%
California Workers Compensation $10 97%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $11 97%
Non Contracted $10 97%
Wellcare Of California $10 97%
Alignment Health Plan $11 107%
Humana $11 107%
Scan Health Plan $11 107%
Tricare $11 107%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $18 107%
Cigna $13 126%
Medi-Cal $13 126%
Valley Care $14 - $17 136%
Aetna $15 - $70 145%
Ventura County Health Care Plan $17 165%
Gold Coast Health Plan $19 - $24 184%
Medicaid / KanCare $19 - $24 184%
Kaiser Commercial $37 359%
Blue Shield Epn $41 397%
Multiplan $41 397%
Health Net Commercial $43 417%
Blue Shield Commercial $46 446%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA 93003
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals