CMS Price Transparency Data

Culture, blood

Facility: Tomah Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 87040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 87040
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $187
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Culture, blood at Tomah Memorial Hospital is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $187. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.32, this hospital’s rate is 10.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Gopher Dr, Tomah, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$187

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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: $187 (1812%)

Insurance Median: $111 (1076%)

Cash: $187 (1812% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $111 (1076% 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 1076% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 976%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $300	107%
Independent Care Mcaid	$11	107%
Managed Hlth Mcaid - All Plans	$11	107%
Quartz Mcaid	$11	107%
Security Hp Mcaid	$11	107%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$34	329%
Group Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$111	1076%
Humana	$111 - $301	1076%
Independent Care Mcr - All Other Plans	$111	1076%
Quartz Mcr Adv	$111	1076%
Security Hp Mcr Adv	$111	1076%
UnitedHealthcare	$111 - $307	1076%
Aetna	$212 - $277	2054%
Cigna	$248 - $316	2403%
Security Hp Comm - All Other Plans	$277	2684%
Quartz Comm - All Other Plans	$293	2839%
The Alliance - All Plans	$303	2936%

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 $187.
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 Tomah Memorial Hospital 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.