CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Tampa General Hospital

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $177
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Tampa General Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $177. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$177

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $177 (1715%)
Insurance Median: $11 (107%)
Cash: $177 (1715% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (107% 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 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 97%
Care Plus Health Plans $10 97%
Oscar $10 - $21 97%
Baycare $11 107%
Cigna $11 107%
Freedom Health $11 107%
Kaiser $11 107%
Longevity $11 107%
Simply Healthcare $11 - $17 107%
Ultimate Health Plans $11 107%
Devoted Health $12 116%
Molina $15 145%
Sunshine Health $16 - $17 155%
Health First Health Plans $19 184%
Truli For Health $20 194%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals