CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Johnson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $225
Cash Discount Price: $290
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Johnson Memorial Hospital is $225. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $290. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 21.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1125 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$290

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$225

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: $290 (2810%)

Insurance Median: $225 (2180%)

Cash: $290 (2810% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $225 (2180% 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 2180% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2080%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 - $296	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $223	97%
Humana	$10 - $292	97%
Cigna	$36 - $39	349%
Unified Group - All Plans	$213 - $227	2064%
Encore - All Plans	$242 - $259	2345%
UnitedHealthcare	$246 - $274	2384%
Siho - All Plans	$316 - $338	3062%
Multiplan - All Plans	$340 - $364	3295%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $290.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 87040.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Johnson Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 87040.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.