CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Grove City Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Grove City Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 631 North Broad Street Ext., Grove City, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $68 (659%)
Insurance Median: $11 (107%)
Cash: $68 (659% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (107% 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.

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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
Highmark $7 - $25 68%
Cigna $8 - $11 78%
Univera $9 - $12 87%
American Health Plans $10 97%
Life Pittsburgh $10 97%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $22 97%
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center $10 - $26 97%
Aetna $11 - $22 107%
Amerihealth $11 - $14 107%
Highmark Wholecare $11 - $19 107%
Humana $11 107%
Medical Mutual $11 107%
Medicare (plans) $11 107%
Molina $11 107%
Jefferson Health Plans $14 136%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness $21 203%
Geisinger $22 213%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 631 North Broad Street Ext., Grove City, PA 16127
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals