CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $59
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $59 (572%)
Insurance Median: $18 (174%)
Cash: $59 (572% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (174% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $93 19%
United Options Nexus $6 - $10 58%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $96 58%
Molina $9 - $11 87%
Parkland $9 87%
Superior $9 - $11 87%
Wellpoint $9 - $44 87%
Aetna $10 - $56 97%
Ambetter / Centene $10 97%
Cigna $10 - $98 97%
Procare $10 97%
Humana $11 107%
Rockwall County $14 - $93 136%
Quiktrip $15 - $84 145%
Galaxy Health Network $18 - $117 174%
Multiplan $18 - $116 174%
Healthsmart $19 - $110 184%
Healthfirst $20 - $75 194%
Maestro Health/Fort Worth Firefighters $23 - $71 223%
Coventry $25 - $93 242%
Phcs $36 - $108 349%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals