CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Yuma District Hospital

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $153
Cash Discount Price: $128
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Yuma District Hospital is $153. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $128. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 14.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 W 8Th Ave, Yuma, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$128

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$153

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: $128 (1240%)

Insurance Median: $153 (1483%)

Cash: $128 (1240% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $153 (1483% 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 1483% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1383%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$92 - $160	891%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$92 - $150	891%
Corvel___Plan_	$126 - $130	1221%
Friday_Health_Plan___Plan_	$143 - $148	1386%
Medicare (plans)	$143 - $148	1386%
Rocky_Mountain_Health_Plan___Plan_	$143 - $148	1386%
Triwest___Plan_	$143 - $148	1386%
Medrisk_Preferred___Plan_	$151 - $157	1463%
Three_Rivers___Plan_	$151 - $157	1463%
United_Healthcare___Plan_	$156 - $162	1512%
Cigna	$160 - $165	1550%
Cofinity_Preferred___Plan_	$160 - $165	1550%
Uc_Health_Plan___Plan_	$160 - $165	1550%
Humana	$163 - $169	1579%
Midlands_Choice___Plan_	$163 - $169	1579%
Multiplan_Open_Access___Plan_	$163 - $169	1579%
Multiplan_Ppo___Plan_	$163 - $169	1579%

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 $128.
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 Yuma District Hospital 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.