CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Uchealth Greeley Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $76
Cash Discount Price: $88
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Uchealth Greeley Hospital is $76. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6767 29Th St, Greeley, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$76

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: $88 (165%)

Insurance Median: $76 (143%)

Cash: $88 (165% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $76 (143% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $133	11%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$9 - $148	17%
Cigna	$15 - $173	28%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$15 - $167	28%
Aetna	$17 - $124	32%
Multiplan/Phcs	$23 - $173	43%
Select Health	$23 - $53	43%
First Health	$26 - $196	49%
Cms	$53	100%
Devoted Health	$53	100%
Humana	$53	100%
Kaiser	$53	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$53 - $61	100%

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 $88.
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 Uchealth Greeley Hospital 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.