CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Kyle

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87070
  • Insurance Median: $259
  • Cash Discount Price: $331
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 30.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Kyle is $259. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $331. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 30.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5980 Kyle Pkwy, Kyle, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$331

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$259

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: $331 (3840%)
Insurance Median: $259 (3005%)
Cash: $331 (3840% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $259 (3005% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 3005% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2905%). 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
America'S Choice Provider $221 - $242 2564%
Quik Trip $237 - $259 2749%
Usa Managed Care Organization $237 - $259 2749%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $237 - $259 2749%
Multiplan/Phcs $253 - $276 2935%
Prime Health Services $269 - $293 3121%
Medincrease $284 - $311 3295%
Provider Network Of America $284 - $311 3295%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5980 Kyle Pkwy, Kyle, TX 78640
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL