CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $150
  • Cash Discount Price: $94
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $150. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 2.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$150

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: $94 (177%)
Insurance Median: $150 (282%)
Cash: $94 (177% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $150 (282% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 282% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 182%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $49 - $150 92%
Tricare $54 - $55 101%
Kaiser $55 - $162 103%
Triwest $55 103%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $116 218%
Hmo Health Plans $120 225%
Presbyterian Health Plan $124 233%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $150 282%
Galaxy Health Network $150 282%
Multiplan $150 - $154 282%
UnitedHealthcare $150 - $157 282%
Humana $154 289%
Pinnacol Assurance $159 299%
Cigna $162 304%
Colorado Access $162 304%
Foundation Health Corp $162 304%
Rocky Mountain $162 304%
Uc Health Plan $162 304%
Uchpa Phs $162 304%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals