CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Parkland Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $340
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Parkland Medical Center is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $340. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 4.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Parkland Drive, Derry, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$340

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $340 (3295%)

Insurance Median: $42 (407%)

Cash: $340 (3295% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (407% 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 407% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 307%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
John Hancock	$8	78%
Amerihealth Caritas	$9	87%
Well Sense Health Plan	$9	87%
Humana	$10	97%
Martin'S Point Health	$10 - $11	97%
United Behavioral Health	$10	97%
United Va Ccn	$10	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $148	107%
Cigna	$11 - $306	107%
Evernorth Behavioral Health	$11	107%
United	$11 - $206	107%
Ambetter / Centene	$18	174%
Harvard Pilgrim	$29 - $39	281%
Maine Community Health	$106 - $180	1027%
Tufts Health Plan	$194 - $200	1880%
Aetna	$202 - $227	1957%
Mvp Health Plan	$238	2306%
Corvel	$245	2374%
Evernorth	$272	2636%
Healthcare Value Mgmt	$285	2762%
First Health	$289	2800%
Oxford Health Plans	$323	3130%

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 $340.
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 Parkland Medical Center 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.