CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: University of California Davis Medical Center

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87070
Insurance Median: $13
Cash Discount Price: $64
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at University of California Davis Medical Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 1.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13

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: $64 (742%)

Insurance Median: $13 (151%)

Cash: $64 (742% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13 (151% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Adventist	$9	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $13	104%
Blue Shield Senior	$9	104%
Dignity/Chw	$9	104%
Generic	$9	104%
Healthnet	$9 - $26	104%
Healthnet Senior	$9	104%
San Joaquin Health Plan Gmc	$9	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $46	104%
Carpenters H&W	$13	151%
Cement Masons Trust Fund	$13	151%
Delta	$13	151%
Healthcomp	$13	151%
Ironworkers	$13	151%
Joint Benefit Trust	$13	151%
Laborers Health And Welfare	$13	151%
Operating Engrs Health Welfare	$13	151%
Sierra Pacific Industries	$13	151%
Western Growers	$13	151%

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 $64.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 87070.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of California Davis Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 87070.
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.