CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: Temple University Hospital

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87070
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at Temple University Hospital is $13. 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 $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 1.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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%)
Insurance Median: $13 (151%)
Ins. Median: $13 (151% 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.

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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
Amerihealth Caritas $7 81%
Aetna $9 - $391 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $406 104%
Cigna $9 104%
Clover Health $9 104%
Geisinger $9 - $397 104%
Health Partners Plans $9 104%
Humana $9 104%
Innovage $9 104%
Keystone First $9 - $17 104%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness $9 - $15 104%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $494 104%
Upmc Health Plan $9 - $15 104%
Elder Health $10 116%
Gateway Health Plan $11 128%
Wtc Health Program $11 128%
Naphcare $13 151%
Occunet $13 151%
Oscar Health $13 151%
Prime Health Services $14 162%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals