CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,681
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,681. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 5.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,681

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $1,681 (16289%)
Insurance Median: $52 (504%)
Cash: $1,681 (16289% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (504% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 504% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 404%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Texas Health Network $8 78%
Aetna $9 - $10 87%
Amerigroup $9 87%
Christus Mcd $9 87%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $9 87%
United $9 - $984 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $844 97%
Cigna $10 - $1,749 97%
Humana $10 - $52 97%
Independent Medical System $10 97%
Molina Healthcare $10 97%
Physicians Health Choice $10 97%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $10 97%
Wellmed $10 97%
American Health Plan $11 107%
Humanna $11 107%
Molina $11 107%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $11 107%
Pyramid Life $11 107%
Shared Health $11 107%
Superior Health Plan $11 - $131 107%
Triwest Health Alliance $11 107%
Superior $17 165%
Corvel Corporation $20 194%
Omni Healthcare $22 213%
Healthcare Highways $226 - $420 2190%
Texas Workforce Commission $282 - $525 2733%
Averde Health $388 - $721 3760%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $506 - $1,858 4903%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $530 - $984 5136%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $647 - $1,202 6269%
Multiplan Phcs $706 - $1,311 6841%
National Healthcare Solutions $706 - $1,311 6841%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $706 - $1,311 6841%
Southwest Medical $706 - $1,311 6841%
Usc Health Services $706 - $1,311 6841%
First Health $726 - $1,349 7035%
Coastal Comp $765 - $1,421 7413%
Newton Ppo $824 - $1,530 7984%
Texas True Choice $883 - $1,639 8556%
Beech Street $941 - $1,749 9118%
Usa Managed Care $941 - $1,749 9118%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals