CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Harlingen Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87040
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $10
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Harlingen Medical Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $10 (97%)
Insurance Median: $13 (126%)
Cash: $10 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (126% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $9 - $18 87%
Molina $9 - $19 87%
Superior Health Plan $9 - $18 87%
Aetna $10 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $33 97%
Careworks Worker Compensation Fka Rockport Community Network $10 97%
Cigna $10 - $17 97%
Humana $10 97%
Medicare (plans) $10 97%
San Benito Medical Associates $10 97%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $10 - $17 97%
Tricare $10 97%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $13 97%
Veterans Evaluation Services $10 97%
Wellmed $10 97%
Workers Compensation $10 97%
Imperial Insurance Company $11 107%
Provider Partners Health Plan $11 107%
Asserta Health $13 126%
Friday Health Plan $13 126%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative $13 126%
Superior Health Commercial Exchange $13 126%
Employer Direct Healthcare $14 136%
Corporate Remedies Worker Compensation $15 145%
Naphcare $16 155%
Baker Benefits Administrators $21 203%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals