CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: South Peninsula Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $243
Cash Discount Price: $214
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at South Peninsula Hospital is $243. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $214. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 4.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$214

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$243

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$53.24

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $53.24 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $214 (402%)

Insurance Median: $243 (456%)

Cash: $214 (402% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $243 (456% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $53.24 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 456% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 356%). 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
Liberty Healthshare - All Plans	$176 - $223	331%
Aetna	$214 - $271	402%
Geha - All Plans	$226 - $287	424%
Meritain - All Plans	$226 - $287	424%
Teamsters Emply - All Plans	$226 - $287	424%
Ufcw - All Plans	$226 - $287	424%
UnitedHealthcare	$231 - $294	434%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$234 - $297	440%
Premera First - All Plans	$234 - $297	440%
Cigna	$239 - $303	449%
Great West - All Plans	$239 - $303	449%
Moda - All Plans	$239 - $303	449%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans	$239 - $303	449%
Pmcs - All Plans	$239 - $303	449%
First Choice Health - All Plans	$247 - $313	464%

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 $214.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 86850.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm South Peninsula Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 86850.
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.