CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Gunnison Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Gunnison Valley Hospital is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 2.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $118 (222%)

Insurance Median: $115 (216%)

Cash: $118 (222% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (216% 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 216% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 116%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$5	9%
Medicare (plans)	$68	128%
Gunnison County Coroner Op Only	$71	133%
Gunnison County Sheriff Op & Profee Only	$71	133%
Ebms Hdhp	$83	156%
Tetwp Op & Profee Only-All Plans	$83	156%
U Of Co Transplant-All Plans	$83	156%
Ebms Ppo Plan-All Other Plans	$97	182%
Gunnison County Employees-All Other Plans	$111	208%
Scottish Rites-All Plans	$111	208%
Elap Employers-All Plans	$118	222%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$122	229%
Apostrophe-All Plans	$125	235%
Multiplan-All Plans	$129	242%
Rocky Mountain Health-All Plans	$132	248%
UnitedHealthcare	$132	248%
Aetna	$133	250%
Cofinity-All Plans	$133	250%
Cigna	$136	255%

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 $118.
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 Gunnison Valley 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.