CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: Womans Hospital

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87070
Insurance Median: $108
Cash Discount Price: $137
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at Womans Hospital is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 12.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woman's Way, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$108

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$8.62

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $8.62 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $137 (1589%)

Insurance Median: $108 (1253%)

Cash: $137 (1589% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $108 (1253% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $8.62 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 1253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1153%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $110	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $108	139%
Webtpa [100127]	$82 - $108	951%
Fmolhs Employees [100257]	$96	1114%
La Women'S Healthcare [100265]	$108	1253%
Verity [100266]	$108	1253%
Aetna	$110 - $129	1276%
Cigna	$110 - $114	1276%
Coventry [100010]	$110	1276%
Ppo Plus [100259]	$110	1276%
Beech Street [100260]	$116	1346%
Multiplan [100258]	$121	1404%
Private Health [100261]	$121	1404%
Humana	$129	1497%
Meritain [100063]	$129	1497%

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 $137.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 87070.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Womans Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 87070.
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.