CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Mercyone Clinton Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $214
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,060
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Mercyone Clinton Medical Center is $214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,060. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 20.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1410 North 4Th Street, Clinton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,060

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$214

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: $3,060 (29651%)
Insurance Median: $214 (2074%)
Cash: $3,060 (29651% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $214 (2074% 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 2074% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1974%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $222 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $224 97%
Geha $10 - $21 97%
Iowa Total Care $10 - $196 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 - $199 97%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $231 97%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $460 97%
Amish Hospital Aid $14 - $301 136%
Oscar $14 - $309 136%
Ambetter / Centene $17 - $380 165%
Claimdoc $21 - $455 203%
Nova $21 - $455 203%
Health Choices $69 669%
Medical Associates $69 669%
Preferred Health Choice $71 688%
The Alliance $148 1434%
1199 National Benefit Fund $214 2074%
Allied Benefit Systems $214 2074%
Asr Health Benefits $214 2074%
Christian Brother Services $214 2074%
Coventry $214 2074%
First Health $214 2074%
Health Partners $214 2074%
Lucent Health $214 2074%
Luminare Health $214 2074%
Medical Mutual $214 2074%
Meritain $214 2074%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $214 2074%
Webtpa $214 2074%
Bcn Domestic $217 2103%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $217 2103%
Blue Care Network $217 2103%
Blue Distinction Transplant $217 2103%
Blue Shield - Ca $217 2103%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $217 2103%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $217 2103%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $217 2103%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $217 2103%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $217 2103%
Kaiser Domestic $217 2103%
Pre-Employment $217 2103%
Wc Domestic $217 2103%
Auxiant $220 2132%
Cigna $220 2132%
Medica $220 2132%
Midlands $220 2132%
Midlands Choice $220 2132%
Multiplan $220 2132%
Qualcare $220 2132%
Usa Managed Care $232 2248%
Crime Victim Assistance $244 2364%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $244 2364%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1410 North 4Th Street, Clinton, IA 52732
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals