CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: Carrollton Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87070
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $138
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at Carrollton Regional Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4343 North Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$8.62

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $8.62 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $138 (1601%)
Insurance Median: $9 (104%)
Cash: $138 (1601% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (104% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $8.62 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
Amerigroup $7 - $9 81%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $36 81%
Cigna $7 81%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 81%
Molina $7 - $9 81%
Superior $7 - $13 81%
Superior_Chip $7 81%
Uhc_Chip $7 81%
Uhc_Star $7 81%
Uhc_Star_Plus $7 81%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $9 81%
Humana $8 - $9 93%
Aetna $9 - $13 104%
Medicare (plans) $9 104%
Molina_Star_Plus $9 104%
Scott_And_White $9 104%
Molina_Health_Insurance_Marketplace $11 128%
Scott_And_White_Epo $15 174%
Scott_And_White_Hmo $15 174%
Scott_And_White_Ppo $15 174%
Scott_And_White_Swhp $15 174%
Phcs $173 2007%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4343 North Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX 75010
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals