CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Adventist Health Sierra Vista

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $52
Cash Discount Price: $45
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Adventist Health Sierra Vista is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1010 Murray St, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$52

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: $45 (85%)

Insurance Median: $52 (98%)

Cash: $45 (85% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $52 (98% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$10	19%
Cencal Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$10	19%
Tricare	$10	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $310	19%
Cfmg-Ca Forensic Med Grp Op/Profee Only-All Plans	$13	24%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$18	34%
Hpn-Heritage Prov Ntwrk-All Plans	$24 - $31	45%
Blue Shield Epn	$35 - $353	66%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos	$35 - $44	66%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo-All Other Plans	$48 - $484	90%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Exclus-All Other Plans	$52 - $115	98%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Non-Exclus	$52 - $115	98%
Cencal Mcal	$82 - $103	154%
Blue Shield Promise Mcal	$87 - $108	163%
Medi-Cal	$90 - $199	169%
Coalinga-All Plans	$94 - $117	177%
Ccah-Centrl Ca Allince Mcal-All Plans	$117 - $259	220%

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 $45.
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 Adventist Health Sierra Vista 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.