CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Acadian Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $129
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Acadian Medical Center is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 7.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3501 Highway 190 East, Eunice, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$81

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: $129 (1250%)

Insurance Median: $81 (785%)

Cash: $129 (1250% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $81 (785% 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 785% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 685%). 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
Pp0/Manged Care	$8 - $430	78%
Ppo/Manged Care	$8 - $430	78%
Tricare	$8 - $10	78%
Aetna	$10 - $81	97%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$10 - $81	97%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$10 - $81	97%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$10 - $81	97%
Medicaid / KanCare	$10 - $430	97%
Medicare (plans)	$10 - $430	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $81	97%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$11 - $90	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19	184%
Charity/Map	$129 - $430	1250%
American Postal Workers	$274	2655%
Work Comp	$387	3750%
Auto Insurance	$430	4167%
Bankers Fidelity	$430	4167%
Commerical	$430	4167%
Commerical Ip	$430	4167%
Industrial	$430	4167%
Mra Auto/Liability	$430	4167%

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 $129.
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 Acadian Medical Center 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.