CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $203
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$203

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: $203 (1967%)
Insurance Median: $11 (107%)
Cash: $203 (1967% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $13 78%
Aetna $9 - $112 87%
Humana $9 - $10 87%
Devoted Health $10 97%
Friday Health $10 97%
Healthspring $10 97%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $10 97%
United $10 - $91 97%
United Behavioral Health $10 97%
Wellcare $10 - $11 97%
Absolute Total Care $11 - $37 107%
Caresource $11 107%
Clover $11 107%
Eon Health $11 107%
Georgia Assurance $11 107%
Shared Health $11 107%
Health One Alliance $12 116%
Blue Choice $13 126%
Ambetter / Centene $15 145%
Seven Corners $17 165%
Nhc Advantage $39 378%
Peach State $41 397%
Memorial Health Plan $45 - $91 436%
Amerigroup $50 484%
Centurion $56 543%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $81 785%
Cigna $162 1570%
Novanet $183 1773%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals