CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $29
Cash Discount Price: $43
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 2.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 252 South 4Th Street, Lebanon, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$29

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: $43 (417%)

Insurance Median: $29 (281%)

Cash: $43 (417% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $29 (281% 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 281% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 181%). 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

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Your Coinsurance 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
Medicare (plans)	$10 - $11	97%
Aetna	$11 - $48	107%
Highmark	$16 - $38	155%
Medicaid / KanCare	$17 - $20	165%
Blue_Cross	$26 - $96	252%
United_Healthcare	$31	300%
Geisinger	$32	310%
Upmc	$32	310%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross	$32	310%
Phc	$43	417%
Cigna	$45	436%
First_Health_Network	$47	455%

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 $43.
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 Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital 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.