CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $1,318
Cash Discount Price: $1,700
vs. Medicare Baseline: 127.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport is $1,318. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,700. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 127.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,700

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,318

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: $1,700 (16473%)

Insurance Median: $1,318 (12771%)

Cash: $1,700 (16473% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,318 (12771% 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 12771% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 12671%). 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
America'S Choice	$1,190	11531%
Provider Network Of America	$1,275	12355%
Quik Trip	$1,275	12355%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$1,275 - $1,360	12355%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$1,275	12355%
Evolutions Healthcare System	$1,360	13178%
Multiplan	$1,360	13178%
Fortified Provider Network	$1,445	14002%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$1,445	14002%

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 $1,700.
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 PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport 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.