CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Jfk University Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $160
  • Cash Discount Price: $10
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Jfk University Medical Center is $160. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 15.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 65 James Street, Edison, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$160

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: $10 (97%)
Insurance Median: $160 (1550%)
Cash: $10 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $160 (1550% 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 1550% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1450%). 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
Seoul Medical Group $10 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 97%
Horizon $10 - $213 97%
Clover $10 - $11 97%
Vaccn $10 97%
Aetna $10 - $192 97%
Wellcare $10 97%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $22 97%
Amerigroup $10 97%
United Community/Americhoice $11 107%
Karna $14 136%
Oxford $22 213%
Cigna $49 475%
Activecare First McO $160 1550%
Intergroup $160 1550%
Bergen Risk $172 1667%
Qualcare $177 - $185 1715%
Brighton Health Plan $183 1773%
Prime Health $183 1773%
Multiplan - PHCS $195 1890%
Amerihealth $217 2103%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 65 James Street, Edison, NJ 08818
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals