CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $16
Cash Discount Price: $91
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $91. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1460 G Street, Springfield, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$91

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$16

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: $91 (882%)

Insurance Median: $16 (155%)

Cash: $91 (882% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $16 (155% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Pacificsource Hlthier Or	$8	78%
Pacificsource Mcaid	$8	78%
Trillium Mcaid-All Plans	$8	78%
Healthnet Mcd	$9	87%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$10	97%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$11	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$14	136%
Pacificsource Individual	$16	155%
Pacificsource Non-Individ	$16	155%
Pacificsource Psn/Voyager - All Other Plans	$16	155%
Providence Hp Pebb	$21	203%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30	291%
Kaiser Mcaid	$34	329%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans	$78	756%
Providence Hp - All Other Plans	$99	959%
Cigna	$106	1027%
Aetna	$122	1182%
Kaiser Comm - All Other Plans	$411	3983%

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 $91.
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 McKenzie-Willamette 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.