CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Decatur County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Decatur County Memorial Hospital is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 4.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 720 North Lincoln Street, Greensburg, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $77 (746%)

Insurance Median: $42 (407%)

Cash: $77 (746% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (407% 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 407% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 307%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $67	97%
Medicaid / KanCare	$10	97%
Encircle-All Plans	$11	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $30	107%
Choice Care Mcr Adv	$30	291%
Siho Mcr Adv	$30	291%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$31	300%
Aetna	$35 - $78	339%
Caresource Just4Me-All Other Plans	$50	484%
Cigna	$79	766%
Sagamore Health-All Plans	$82	795%
Healthsource Indiana-All Plans	$92	891%
Choicecare Commercial-All Other Plans	$95	921%
Thcg/Encore-All Plans	$96	930%
Siho-All Other Plans	$99	959%

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 $77.
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 Decatur County 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.