CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87070
  • Insurance Median: $147
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 17.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1407 Whisenant Drive, Duncan, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$147

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: $18 (209%)
Insurance Median: $147 (1705%)
Cash: $18 (209% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $147 (1705% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1705% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1605%). 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 $5 58%
Humana $9 104%
Friday Health Plan $24 278%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 348%
Healthcare Highways $45 - $229 522%
UnitedHealthcare $69 - $239 800%
Oklahoma Health Network (Ohn) $82 - $282 951%
Aetna $87 - $299 1009%
Coventry $87 - $299 1009%
Cigna $92 - $317 1067%
First Health $92 - $317 1067%
Osma Health $92 - $317 1067%
Preferred Community Choice $94 - $324 1090%
Healthsmart $96 - $331 1114%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1407 Whisenant Drive, Duncan, OK 73533
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals