CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87070
  • Insurance Median: $363
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,464
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 42.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid is $363. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,464. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 42.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 Pasadena Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,464

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$363

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: $2,464 (28585%)
Insurance Median: $363 (4211%)
Cash: $2,464 (28585% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $363 (4211% 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 4211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4111%). 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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members $4 - $158 46%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health $6 - $242 70%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum $6 - $242 70%
Freedom Health Care $6 - $263 70%
Optimum Healthcare $6 - $263 70%
Avmed $7 - $841 81%
Suncoast Neighborly Care $7 - $269 81%
Humana $8 - $942 93%
Aetna $9 - $1,010 104%
Align Senior Care $9 104%
American Health Plan $9 104%
Baycare Health Plans $9 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 104%
Centurion $9 104%
Cigna $9 104%
Clear Spring Health $9 104%
Devoted Health $9 104%
Florida Complete Care $9 104%
Gold Kidney Of Florida $9 104%
Ndms Definitive Care $9 104%
Sunshine State $9 104%
Ultimate Health Plan $9 104%
United $9 - $1,514 104%
United Va Ccn $9 104%
Wellcare $9 104%
Wellmed $9 104%
Careplus $10 116%
Longevity Health Plan $10 116%
Simply Healthcare $10 - $518 116%
Oscar $12 139%
Solis Health Plan $12 139%
Molina $16 - $909 186%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $19 - $3,096 220%
Sunshine State Health Plan $21 - $858 244%
Plotkin Health $41 - $1,683 476%
Prime Health Sheriff $41 - $1,683 476%
Multiplan $62 - $2,861 719%
Corvel Corporation $230 2668%
Rockport Healthcare Group $230 2668%
Prime Health $235 2726%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 Pasadena Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals