CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $190
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $190. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$190

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $190 (1841%)
Insurance Median: $20 (194%)
Cash: $190 (1841% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (194% 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
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $10 29%
Texas Healthspring $5 48%
Aetna $10 - $20 97%
Allwell $10 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $38 97%
Christus Health $10 - $14 97%
Community First $10 - $84 97%
Coventry $10 97%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $10 97%
El Paso First $10 97%
First Care $10 97%
Humana $10 - $27 97%
Molina $10 97%
Superior $10 97%
Triwest $10 97%
Wellcare $10 97%
Amerigroup $11 - $84 107%
Devoted Health Plan $11 107%
Imperial Health Plan $11 107%
Medicare (plans) $11 107%
Procare Advantage $11 107%
Provider Partners Health Plan $11 107%
Shared Health Insurance Company $11 107%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $11 107%
Texas Independence Health Plan $11 107%
Us Imaging Network $11 107%
Employer Direct $12 116%
Gilsbar Inc. $13 126%
Naphcare Inc. $21 203%
Cigna $41 - $52 397%
Community First Health Plan $201 - $307 1948%
Healthcare Highways $205 - $314 1986%
Christian Brothers Services $251 - $383 2432%
First Health $296 - $453 2868%
Healthsmart $296 - $558 2868%
Multiplan $296 - $453 2868%
Phcs $296 - $453 2868%
Five Point Credit Union $319 - $488 3091%
Medicus Internatiaonal $342 - $523 3314%
Beech Street $365 - $558 3537%
Health Management Network $365 - $558 3537%
Provider Select $365 - $558 3537%
National Choicecare $433 - $662 4196%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX 78251
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals