CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Adventist Health Tillamook

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $103
Cash Discount Price: $78
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Adventist Health Tillamook is $103. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 9.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Third Street, Tillamook, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$103

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: $78 (756%)

Insurance Median: $103 (998%)

Cash: $78 (756% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $103 (998% 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 998% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 898%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29 - $189	281%
Hvhs Mcare - All Plans	$29 - $103	281%
Medicare (plans)	$29 - $102	281%
Moda Health Plan - All Plans	$29 - $102	281%
Sterling Life - All Plans	$30 - $106	291%
Devoted Health	$31 - $110	300%
Aetna	$32 - $202	310%
Lifewise - All Plans	$56 - $196	543%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$58 - $204	562%
First Choice Health- All Plans	$58 - $204	562%
Health Net - All Plans	$58 - $204	562%
Cigna	$59 - $206	572%
Phcs Preferred - All Plans	$59 - $206	572%
UnitedHealthcare	$59 - $206	572%
Ods Health Plan - All Other Plans	$60 - $210	581%
Pacificsource - All Plans	$60 - $208	581%
Providence Preferred - All Plans	$61 - $213	591%
Workers Comp	$62 - $217	601%

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 $78.
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 Adventist Health Tillamook 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.