CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87070
Insurance Median: $53
Cash Discount Price: $44
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 6.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$53

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: $44 (510%)

Insurance Median: $53 (615%)

Cash: $44 (510% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $53 (615% 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 615% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 515%). 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
Cigna	$14 - $70	162%
Aetna	$19 - $120	220%
Humana	$19 - $131	220%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$19 - $93	220%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20 - $96	232%
Geha-All Plans	$22 - $108	255%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$22 - $108	255%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$24 - $116	278%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$25 - $120	290%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$25 - $120	290%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$26 - $123	302%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $123	302%
Multiplan-All Plans	$27 - $131	313%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$27 - $131	313%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$29 - $139	336%
Vantage Ppo	$30 - $146	348%

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 $44.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.