CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: UPMC Jameson

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $16
Cash Discount Price: $65
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at UPMC Jameson is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1211 Wilmington Avenue, New Castle, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$65

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: $65 (630%)

Insurance Median: $16 (155%)

Cash: $65 (630% 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
Aetna	$10 - $16	97%
Geisinger	$10 - $19	97%
Humana	$10 - $86	97%
Occunet	$10	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $16	97%
Upmc Work Partners	$10	97%
Amerihealth Caritas	$11 - $16	107%
Cigna	$11 - $27	107%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$11	107%
Pa Health & Wellness	$11 - $24	107%
Upmc Health Plan	$11 - $64	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20	194%
Multiplan	$81 - $86	785%
National Provider Network	$95	921%

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 $65.
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 UPMC Jameson 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.