CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $17
Cash Discount Price: $179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 227 Mountain Drive, Dahlonega, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17

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: $179 (336%)

Insurance Median: $17 (32%)

Cash: $179 (336% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $17 (32% 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	$4 - $54	8%
Amerigroup	$5	9%
Cigna	$13 - $56	24%
Caresource	$17	32%
Peach State Health Plan	$17	32%
Humana	$31 - $57	58%
Aetna	$55	103%

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 $179.
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 Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin 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.