CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $305
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services is $16. 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 0.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2222 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$305

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $16 (30%)
Cash: $305 (573% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (30% 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
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $15 17%
Aetna $10 - $21 19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $43 19%
Cigna $10 - $13 19%
Devoted Health $10 19%
Humana $10 19%
Innovage $10 19%
Kaiser $10 - $347 19%
Medicare (plans) $10 19%
Rocky Mountain Pace $10 19%
Centura Employee Plan $13 24%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $15 28%
Direct To Employer $17 - $305 32%
Denver Health $180 338%
Multiplan $533 - $647 1001%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2222 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals