CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Methodist Jennie Edmundson

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $49
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Methodist Jennie Edmundson is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 933 East Pierce Street, Council Bluffs, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$49

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: $42 (79%)

Insurance Median: $49 (92%)

Cash: $42 (79% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $49 (92% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $129	17%
Medicare (plans)	$10 - $108	19%
Medica	$14 - $97	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $140	28%
Medica Choice	$16 - $108	30%
Elite Choice - Mje	$19 - $109	36%
Ambetter / Centene	$20 - $110	38%
Midlands Choice	$25 - $150	47%
Ne Furniture Mart	$29 - $129	54%
Aetna	$37 - $133	69%
Wellmark	$39 - $43	73%
Humana	$52	98%

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 $42.
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 Methodist Jennie Edmundson 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.