CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Wayne General Hospital

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $75
  • Cash Discount Price: $90
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Wayne General Hospital is $75. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 7.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$75

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: $90 (872%)
Insurance Median: $75 (727%)
Cash: $90 (872% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $75 (727% 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 727% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 627%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Al Healthcare Adv Mcaid-All Plans $9 87%
Alabama Community Mcaid-All Plans $9 87%
Cigna $9 - $27 87%
Humana $9 87%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 87%
Univita Healthcare Mcaid-All Plans $9 87%
Vantage Health-All Other Plans $9 87%
Amerigroup Mcare Adv-All Plans $10 97%
Magnolia Mcare Adv $10 97%
Molina Chip-All Other Plans $10 97%
Molina Mcare Adv $10 97%
Vantage Health Mcare Adv $10 97%
Wellcare Mcare Adv-All Plans $10 97%
Ml Healthcare-All Plans $35 - $36 339%
Ahs-All Plans $62 - $64 601%
Phcs-All Plans $66 - $68 640%
Mhci/Healthlink Op Only-All Plans $75 - $77 727%
Ms Health Partners-All Plans $75 - $77 727%
Ppoplus-All Plans $75 - $77 727%
First Choice-All Other Plans $79 - $82 766%
First Health-All Plans $79 - $82 766%
Geha Ppo-All Plans $79 - $82 766%
Healthcare Advantage-All Plans $79 - $82 766%
United Providers-All Plans $79 - $82 766%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans $84 - $86 814%
Aetna $88 - $91 853%
Magnolia Comm/Exchange-All Other Plans $88 - $91 853%
First Choice Hie $110 - $114 1066%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $165 - $170 1599%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS 39367
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals