CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Cascade Medical Center

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $79
Cash Discount Price: $114
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Cascade Medical Center is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 7.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 817 Commercial Street, Leavenworth, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$79

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: $114 (1105%)

Insurance Median: $79 (766%)

Cash: $114 (1105% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $79 (766% 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 766% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 666%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Tricare	$8	78%
Asuris Northwest Health	$10 - $128	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $108	97%
First Choice Health Network	$10	97%
Humana	$10	97%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$10	97%
Pacificsource Health Plans	$10	97%
Washington Department Of Labor And Industry	$15	145%
Medicaid / KanCare	$76	736%
Community Health Plan Of Wa Mcd Rep	$79	766%
Coordinated Care Of Wa Mcd Rep	$79	766%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$79	766%
Aetna	$82 - $128	795%
Medicare (plans)	$82	795%
Ambetter / Centene	$89	862%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv	$89	862%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$92	891%
Cigna	$119	1153%

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 $114.
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 Cascade Medical Center 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.