CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $78
  • Cash Discount Price: $197
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $197. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$78

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: $197 (370%)
Insurance Median: $78 (147%)
Cash: $197 (370% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $78 (147% 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
California Health & Wellness $4 8%
Health Plan San Mateo $4 - $78 8%
Kaiser $4 - $231 8%
Partnership Health Plan $4 8%
Sfhp $4 8%
Health Net $5 - $78 9%
United $12 - $78 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $276 30%
Cigna $42 - $45 79%
Magellan $54 - $182 101%
Blue Shield Ca $55 - $246 103%
Chinese Community $58 - $198 109%
Healthsmart $63 - $213 118%
Multiplan $75 - $252 141%
Aetna $78 - $93 147%
Brown Toland $78 147%
Connected Care $78 147%
Humana $78 147%
Mhn $78 147%
Us Behavioral Health $90 - $304 169%
Kentfield $228 428%
Oscar $257 483%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals