CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1 is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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%)
Insurance Median: $12 (116%)
Ins. Median: $12 (116% 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
Smarthealth $8 - $14 78%
Aarp $10 97%
Aetna $10 - $31 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $30 97%
Cigna $10 - $30 97%
Covid-19 Uninsured $10 97%
Humana $10 - $46 97%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $11 97%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $17 97%
Molina Healthcare Of Illinois $11 107%
Bright Health $13 126%
Actin Care $16 155%
Ambetter / Centene $17 165%
County Care $31 300%
Family Health Plan $31 300%
Harmony Health Plan $31 300%
Illinicare $31 300%
Medicaid / KanCare $31 300%
Meridian $31 300%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals