CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: Shands Jacksonville

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87070
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $139
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at Shands Jacksonville is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $139. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 2.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$139

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $139 (1613%)
Insurance Median: $19 (220%)
Cash: $139 (1613% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (220% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 220% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 120%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $5 - $463 58%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $5 58%
Carelon Health $5 58%
Community Care Plan $5 58%
Florida Community Care $5 58%
Humana $5 - $478 58%
Molina $5 - $11 58%
Simply Healthcare $6 70%
Ameri-Plus Preferred Care $9 104%
Avmed $9 - $316 104%
Beacon Health Strategies $9 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $971 104%
Capital Health Plan $9 - $281 104%
Careplus Health Plan $9 104%
Devoted Health Plan $9 104%
Florida Health Care Plan $9 - $16 104%
Positive Healthcare Partners $9 104%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $407 104%
Volusia Health Network $9 - $236 104%
North Florida Evaluation & Treatment Center $10 - $264 116%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $10 - $247 116%
Wellcare Of Florida $10 116%
Florida Complete Care $11 128%
Centivo $12 - $309 139%
Cigna $13 - $348 151%
Disney Cruise Line $13 - $337 151%
Ambetter / Centene $14 162%
Health First Health Plan $14 - $422 162%
Mental Health Associates $14 - $365 162%
Wellpath $14 162%
Prime Health Services $15 - $422 174%
Archbold Medical Center $16 - $422 186%
Florida Health Alliance $16 - $405 186%
Genex $16 - $422 186%
Rockport Provider $16 - $422 186%
Corvel Corp $18 - $478 209%
First Health $18 - $478 209%
Florida Hospital Healthcare System $18 - $478 209%
Medsave Usa Tpa $18 - $478 209%
Fringe Benefits Coordinators $19 - $534 220%
Multiplan $19 - $506 220%
Novanet $19 - $506 220%
Truli For Health $375 4350%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals