CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $27 (51%)
Insurance Median: $52 (98%)
Cash: $27 (51% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (98% 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
Amerihealth Caritas $2 4%
Community Care Plan $2 4%
Florida Community Care $2 - $59 4%
Molina $2 4%
Simply Healthcare $2 4%
Sunshine State $2 4%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $60 19%
Aetna $43 - $108 81%
Avmed $45 - $58 85%
Usa Managed Care $49 - $64 92%
First Health $51 - $66 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $54 101%
Simply Freedom Optimum $56 105%
Wellcare $56 105%
Careworks $79 - $108 148%
Enlyte $79 - $108 148%
Ambetter / Centene $145 272%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL 34275
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals