CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $908
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $908. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$908

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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: $908 (1705%)
Insurance Median: $46 (86%)
Cash: $908 (1705% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (86% 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
Cigna $5 - $581 9%
Aetna $10 - $480 19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $672 19%
Bright Health $10 - $273 19%
Delaware Life Insurance $10 19%
Devoted Health $10 19%
Humana $10 19%
Kaiser $10 - $323 19%
Mutual Of Omaha $10 19%
Rocky Mountain Health $10 19%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $10 19%
Total Longterm Care $10 19%
Triwest Health Alliance $10 19%
United $10 - $409 19%
Wellcare $10 19%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $83 156%
Multiplan $87 - $818 163%
Vail Health $138 259%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $382 718%
Western Plains Community Health $591 1110%
Northcare $636 1195%
Physician Health Partners $636 1195%
Medical Development International $727 1366%
Prime Health $818 1536%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals