CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: Olean General Hospital

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87070
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at Olean General Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 515 Main Street, Olean, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$8.62

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $8.62 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $62 (719%)
Insurance Median: $9 (104%)
Cash: $62 (719% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (104% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $8.62 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.

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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
Cigna $5 58%
UnitedHealthcare $6 70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $28 81%
Highmark - Bradford $7 81%
Independent Health Association $7 - $13 81%
Fidelis $8 93%
Mvp $8 93%
Univera $8 - $9 93%
Aetna $9 104%
Fidelis Care $9 - $11 104%
Geisinger $9 104%
Humana $9 104%
Upmc $9 - $18 104%
Wellcare $9 104%
Nova Azero Health Plan $13 151%
Nova Azero Health Plan - Bradford $13 151%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 515 Main Street, Olean, NY 14760
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals