CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Ascension St Vincent Williamsport

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $228
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Ascension St Vincent Williamsport is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $228. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 412 N Monroe St, Williamsport, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$228

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $228 (2209%)
Insurance Median: $10 (97%)
Cash: $228 (2209% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (97% 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 Ppo $4 - $12 39%
Smarthealth Ppo/Hdhp 20161001 $4 - $12 39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $14 48%
Encore Exclusive $5 48%
Patoka Valley Tier 1 $5 48%
Patoka Valley Tier 2 $5 48%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $10 87%
Aetna $10 97%
Corizon $10 97%
Helping Hand Old Order $10 97%
Humana $10 - $24 97%
Immergrun $10 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 97%
Medicare (plans) $10 97%
Mhs Care Connect $10 97%
Personalized Care $10 97%
Secure Horizons-Pacificare $10 97%
Secure Horizons-Unicare $10 97%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 412 N Monroe St, Williamsport, IN 47993
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals