CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87070
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $316
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $316. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$316

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $316 (3666%)
Insurance Median: $11 (128%)
Cash: $316 (3666% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (128% 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
Aetna $6 - $9 70%
Curative $6 70%
Driscoll Health Plan $7 81%
Superior Health $7 81%
Ambetter / Centene $9 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 104%
Christus Health Plan $9 104%
Christus Spohn Health Network $9 - $190 104%
Cigna $9 104%
Ilumed Aco Reach $9 104%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas $9 104%
Texas Independence Health Plan $9 104%
UnitedHealthcare $9 104%
Wellcare Complete $9 104%
Wellmed $9 104%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $9 104%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $10 - $237 116%
Prime Health Services $11 - $269 128%
Ninety Degree Benefits $13 151%
Sana Benefits $13 151%
Healthcare Highways $174 2019%
America'S Choice Provider Network $221 2564%
Provider Network Of America $237 2749%
Quik Trip $237 2749%
Usa Managed Care Organization $237 2749%
Multiplan/Phcs $253 2935%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL