CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Sherman Oaks Hospital

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $10
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Sherman Oaks Hospital is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4929 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $10 (97%)
Insurance Median: $10 (97%)
Cash: $10 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (97% 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 - $13 97%
Aids Healthcare Foundation $10 - $11 97%
Alignment $10 97%
Americas Choice Provider Network $10 - $12 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $14 97%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va $10 97%
Blue Shield Of Promise $10 97%
Brand New Day $10 - $15 97%
Ca Foundation For Medical Center $10 - $14 97%
Corvel $10 - $12 97%
Elite Health Plan $10 97%
Employer Direct Healthcare $10 - $14 97%
Health Net Of Ca $10 - $15 97%
Healthsmart Preferred Network $10 - $12 97%
Imperial Health Plan $10 97%
L.A Care Health Plan $10 97%
Managed Health Network $10 97%
Medicare (plans) $10 97%
Molina $10 97%
Multiplan $10 - $12 97%
Naphcare $10 - $16 97%
Prime Health Services $10 - $12 97%
Provider Network Of America $10 - $12 97%
Provider Select $10 - $12 97%
Renal Payer Solutions $10 97%
Three Rivers $10 - $12 97%
Traditional Medi-Cal $10 97%
Tricare $10 97%
Usa Senior Care Network $10 97%
Worker Comp $10 - $14 97%
Zelis Healthcare $10 - $12 97%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4929 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals