CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $68 (128%)
Insurance Median: $50 (94%)
Cash: $68 (128% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (94% 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.

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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
Cigna $15 - $51 28%
Triwest $47 88%
Aetna $49 92%
Medicare (plans) $49 - $50 92%
Tribute Health $49 92%
Va $49 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 - $52 94%
Humana $50 94%
Primewell Health Services $50 - $137 94%
UnitedHealthcare $50 94%
Wellcare By Allwell $50 94%
Wellcare Non $50 94%
Devoted Health Plan $51 96%
Essence Healthcare $51 96%
Health Advantage $52 98%
Ambetter / Centene $72 135%
Northwest Health Plan $83 156%
Qualchoice Novasys $83 156%
Vantos $83 156%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR 72205
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals