CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richmond

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87070
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richmond is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 3.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5700 Fitzhugh Ave, Richmond, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $30 (348%)
Insurance Median: $28 (325%)
Cash: $30 (348% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (325% 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 325% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 225%). 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
Multiplan $28 325%
Private Healthcare System $28 325%
Employers Choice Net Wc $28 325%
Multiplan Wc $28 325%
Procura Wc $30 348%
Careworks Work Comp $34 394%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5700 Fitzhugh Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL