CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $84
Cash Discount Price: $56
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Glenn Medical Center is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 8.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$84

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: $56 (543%)

Insurance Median: $84 (814%)

Cash: $56 (543% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $84 (814% 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 814% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 714%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Medi-Cal	$12	116%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$13	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$28 - $75	271%
Humana	$36	349%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $84	359%
Blue Shield Exch	$76	736%
Cigna	$79	766%
First Health - All Plans	$79	766%
Healthnet - All Plans	$79	766%
Beech Street - All Plans	$84	814%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$84	814%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$84	814%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$84	814%
Interplan - All Plans	$84	814%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$84	814%
Pponext - All Plans	$84	814%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$84	814%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$87	843%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$89	862%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$89	862%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$89	862%

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 $56.
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 Glenn 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.