CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$81

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: $77 (145%)

Insurance Median: $81 (152%)

Cash: $77 (145% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $81 (152% 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
Medi-Cal	$4	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $144	17%
Partnership Hp Mcal-All Plans	$11	21%
Blue Shield Epn	$34 - $67	64%
Tricare	$44 - $87	83%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$47 - $93	88%
Great West Hmo/Pos/Epo/Oa	$58 - $116	109%
Healthnet - All Plans	$59 - $116	111%
Great West Ppo - All Other Plans	$63 - $125	118%
Multiplan - All Plans	$63 - $125	118%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$69 - $137	130%
Cigna	$70 - $139	131%
Ahcc - All Plans	$81 - $160	152%
Beech Street - All Plans	$81 - $160	152%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$88 - $98	165%

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 $77.
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 Mendocino Coast 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.