CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $178
  • Cash Discount Price: $157
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Harlan County Health System is $178. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $157. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 17.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$157

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$178

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: $157 (1521%)
Insurance Median: $178 (1725%)
Cash: $157 (1521% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $178 (1725% 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 1725% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1625%). 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
Medica Mcr Adv $106 1027%
Medica Prime Solution $106 1027%
Humana $131 1269%
Tricare $131 1269%
Aetna $137 1328%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans $138 1337%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans $178 1725%
Medica Chi Health $178 1725%
Medica Choice $178 1725%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $186 - $188 1802%
Ohara Llc Wc- All Plans $186 1802%
Medica Ifb Aco $188 1822%
Medica Ifb Open Access $188 1822%
UnitedHealthcare $188 1822%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans $192 1860%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 717 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals