CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $48
Cash Discount Price: $247
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $247. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1120 15Th Street, Augusta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$247

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$48

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: $247 (464%)

Insurance Median: $48 (90%)

Cash: $247 (464% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $48 (90% 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
Cigna	$12	23%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $15	23%
Aetna	$22 - $46	41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $166	53%
Select Health	$47	88%
Absolute Total Care	$48	90%
Clover	$49	92%
Molina Marketplace	$53	100%
Centurion	$59	111%
The Care Network	$68	128%
Oscar Healthplan	$78	147%
Naphcare	$80	150%
Peachstate	$84	158%
Caresource	$90	169%

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 $247.
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 Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col 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.