CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $136
Cash Discount Price: $190
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor is $136. 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 13.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 Mallard, Taylor, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$190

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$136

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: $136 (1318%)

Cash: $190 (1841% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $136 (1318% 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 1318% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1218%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$9	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$50 - $70	484%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$63 - $136	610%
Triwest	$66	640%
American Health Plan	$70	678%
Corvel	$70	678%
Healthspring	$70	678%
Prime Health Services	$70	678%
Procare Advantage	$70	678%
Superior Health Plan	$70	678%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$83	804%
Injury Management Organization	$83	804%
Sedgwick	$83	804%
Cigna	$163 - $191	1579%
Aetna	$174	1686%
Midcoast	$174	1686%
Quiktrip	$174	1686%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$184	1783%
Independent Medical System	$190	1841%
Curative	$206	1996%
Humana	$206 - $222	1996%
First Health	$222	2151%
Healthsmart	$222 - $237	2151%
Private Health Care System	$237	2297%
Bluebell Creameries	$253	2452%
Three Rivers	$253	2452%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $190.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 87040.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 87040.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.