CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Jones Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Jones Regional Medical Center is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 2.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1795 Highway 64 East, Anamosa, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $39 (378%)
Insurance Median: $21 (203%)
Cash: $39 (378% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (203% 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 203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 103%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $48 58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $25 97%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded $10 - $25 97%
Cigna $13 - $40 126%
Health Partners Open Network $16 - $24 155%
Aetna $19 - $43 184%
Amerivantage $20 194%
Humana $20 194%
Iowa Health $20 194%
Amerigroup $21 203%
Iowa Total Care $21 203%
Medica Exchange Inspire $38 368%
Medica Exchange Insure $43 417%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1795 Highway 64 East, Anamosa, IA 52205
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals