CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, bacterial

Facility: Holy Family Memorial

Billing Code: 87070 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 87070
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, bacterial at Holy Family Memorial is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.62, this hospital’s rate is 5.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2300 Western Ave, Manitowoc, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $39 (452%)
Insurance Median: $45 (522%)
Cash: $39 (452% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (522% 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 522% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 422%). 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
Medical College Of Wisconsin $6 - $40 70%
Centivo $8 - $56 93%
Allwell $9 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $11 104%
Community Care Incorporated $9 104%
Health Partners $9 - $79 104%
Humana $9 104%
Icare $9 104%
Molina $9 104%
Network Health Plan $9 - $67 104%
Security Health Plan $9 - $98 104%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $10 104%
Dean Health Plan $10 - $61 116%
Sheboygan Employers Health Network $11 - $73 128%
Trilogy $13 - $81 151%
Cigna $14 - $88 162%
Wps Health Plan $14 - $90 162%
Aspirus $15 - $98 174%
Healtheos $15 - $98 174%
Multiplan/Private Healthcare Systems $15 - $98 174%
Preferred One $15 - $98 174%
Healthsmart $16 - $101 186%
First Health Network $17 - $107 197%
Health Payment Systems $22 255%
Chorus Community Health Plan $25 290%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2300 Western Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54221
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals