CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center is $31. 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 $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 3.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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%)
Insurance Median: $31 (300%)
Ins. Median: $31 (300% 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 300% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 200%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $10 - $366 97%
Humana $10 97%
Clover Health $11 107%
Health Partners Plans $11 107%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness $11 - $31 107%
Cigna $12 116%
Elder Health $12 116%
Innovage $12 116%
Aetna $13 - $301 126%
Keystone First $13 - $30 126%
Upmc Health Plan $13 - $31 126%
Wtc Health Program $14 136%
Oscar Health $15 145%
Prime Health Services $16 155%
UnitedHealthcare $78 - $844 756%
Qualcare $301 - $900 2917%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL