CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Grady Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $612
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Grady Memorial Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $612. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$612

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $612 (5930%)
Insurance Median: $17 (165%)
Cash: $612 (5930% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (165% 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 - $272 97%
Ambetter / Centene $10 - $91 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $489 97%
Cigna $10 - $362 97%
Humana $10 97%
Kaiser $10 - $464 97%
Medicare (plans) $10 97%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $440 97%
Vaccn $10 97%
Wellcare $10 97%
Clear Spring Health $11 107%
Clover $11 107%
Usp Naphcare $11 - $367 107%
Amerigroup $13 - $99 126%
Caresource $13 - $91 126%
Peach State $13 - $91 126%
Oscar Health $14 - $398 136%
Multiplan $471 4564%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA 30303
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals