CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $89
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1102 Constitution Avenue, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$89

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $89 (862%)

Insurance Median: $19 (184%)

Cash: $89 (862% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (184% 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.

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
Magnolia Ms	$10 - $14	97%
Molina	$10 - $45	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $15	97%
Aetna	$11 - $145	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $19	107%
Advanced Health Systems Inc.	$19	184%
Ashley Furniture Stores	$19	184%
Crittenden County	$19	184%
Davidson Hospitality	$19	184%
Dunn Investment Company	$19	184%
First State Bank Trust	$19	184%
Gossett Motor Cars	$19	184%
Hattiesburg Clinic	$19	184%
Hospitality Management Advisors	$19	184%
Jas D Collier	$19	184%
Mechanical Systems	$19	184%
Mid-South Transport	$19	184%
Patterson Warehouses	$19	184%
Radians	$19	184%
Rei Nation	$19	184%
Retzer Resources	$19	184%
State Systems	$19	184%
W W Wood Products	$19	184%
Watkins Uiberall	$19	184%
Mpcn	$23	223%
Littler	$112	1085%
Ppo Plus	$134	1298%
Integrated Health Plan	$167	1618%

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 $89.
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 Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus 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.