CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $88
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 8.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$88

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%)
Insurance Median: $88 (853%)
Ins. Median: $88 (853% 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 853% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 753%). 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
Healthspan $35 - $5,413 339%
Medigold $35 339%
Upper Ohio Valley $35 - $5,413 339%
Humana $36 - $5,521 349%
Medicare (plans) $36 - $5,467 349%
Medicaid / KanCare $41 - $56 397%
Aetna $43 - $5,388 417%
United $45 - $147 436%
Caresource $53 - $79 514%
Mmo $53 - $136 514%
Molina $53 - $5,388 514%
Odrc $56 - $65 543%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $59 - $153 572%
Buckeye Community $59 - $79 572%
Amerihealth $60 - $87 581%
Cigna $70 - $117 678%
Osu Health Plan $74 - $107 717%
Lifetrac $105 - $109 1017%
Ohio Ppo $106 1027%
Ohiohealth $116 - $118 1124%
Frontpath $129 1250%
Healthsmart $145 1405%
Multiplan $150 1453%
Ohio Dept Of Health $4,289 41560%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL