CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $179
Cash Discount Price: $308
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is $179. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $308. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 17.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$308

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$179

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: $308 (2984%)

Insurance Median: $179 (1734%)

Cash: $308 (2984% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $179 (1734% 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 1734% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1634%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
United_Healthcare	$9	87%
Aetna	$10	97%
Humana	$11 - $179	107%
Av_Med	$17 - $285	165%
Cigna	$17	165%
Multiplan	$27 - $465	262%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_Of_Fl	$735 - $1,230	7122%

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 $308.
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 Lakewood Ranch 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.