CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87070
Insurance Median: $1,005
Cash Discount Price: $1,005
vs. Medicare Baseline: 116.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital is $1,005. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,005. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 116.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1307 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,005

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,005

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: $1,005 (11659%)

Insurance Median: $1,005 (11659%)

Cash: $1,005 (11659% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,005 (11659% 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 11659% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 11559%). 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

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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
Provider Network Of America	$703	8155%
Aetna	$1,005	11659%
Avmed	$1,005	11659%
Avmed - Exchange	$1,005	11659%
Baycare Select	$1,005	11659%
Bright Health	$1,005	11659%
Care Plus	$1,005	11659%
Cigna	$1,005	11659%
Florida Blue - Blue Options, Federal, Simplyblue, Myblue	$1,005	11659%
Florida Blue - Blue Select	$1,005	11659%
Florida Blue - Hmo, Bluecare	$1,005	11659%
Florida Blue - Network Blue	$1,005	11659%
Florida Blue - Phs, Ppc	$1,005	11659%
Florida Blue - Ppo	$1,005	11659%
Florida Blue - Truli, Be Healthy	$1,005	11659%
Humana	$1,005	11659%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,005	11659%
Medicare (plans)	$1,005	11659%
Oscar	$1,005	11659%
Tampa General - Swat	$1,005	11659%
Tampa General Transplant Bundle	$1,005	11659%
Ultimate	$1,005	11659%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,005	11659%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Va Ccn)	$1,005	11659%
Wellmed	$1,005	11659%

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 $1,005.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 87070.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 87070.
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.