CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Magee Memorial Hospital for Convalescents

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Magee Memorial Hospital for Convalescents is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

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: $12 (116%)
Insurance Median: $11 (107%)
Cash: $12 (116% 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
Innovage $10 97%
Inspira Life $10 97%
Jefferson Health Plan Aca Qhp Exchange $10 97%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $11 97%
St Agnes $10 97%
UnitedHealthcare $10 97%
Cigna $11 107%
Devoted Health Participation $11 107%
Humana $11 107%
Magee Health Partners $11 107%
Magee Keystone Vip $11 107%
Magee Pa Health_Wellness $11 - $18 107%
Magee Provider Partners Health Plan $11 107%
Geisinger Health Plan $12 - $42 116%
Highmark Wholecare Gateway $12 116%
Perennial $12 116%
Aetna $13 - $18 126%
Ibc Employee Benefit $13 126%
Ibc Main Line Health $13 126%
Ambetter / Centene $15 145%
Magee United $15 145%
Magee Naphcare $17 165%
Medicaid / KanCare $25 242%
Magee Keystone First $26 252%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL