CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Chinese Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $305
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Chinese Hospital is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $305. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 845 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$305

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $305 (573%)
Insurance Median: $10 (19%)
Cash: $305 (573% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (19% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $106 8%
Medi-Cal $4 8%
San Francisco Health Plan- All Plans $4 8%
Asian Medical Group Medi-Cal Op Only $5 9%
Blue Shield Medi-Cal $5 9%
Hp Of San Mateo Health Kids/Health Worx-All Other $5 9%
Hp Of San Mateo Medi-Cal $5 9%
Jade Medi-Cal $7 13%
Aetna $10 - $85 19%
Cchp Mcr Adv $10 19%
Jade Mcr Adv $10 19%
Jade-All Other Plans $11 21%
On Lok Mcr Adv-All Plans $11 21%
Health Net-All Plans $162 304%
Cigna $168 316%
Cchp-All Other Plans $259 486%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans $261 490%
Hp Of San Mateo Mcr Adv $274 515%
Asian Medical Group Mcare Op Only-All Other Plans $305 573%
Bay Area Accountable Care Mcare $305 573%
Bay Area Accountable Care - All Other Plans $549 1031%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 845 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals