CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $128
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $128. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$128

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $128 (240%)
Insurance Median: $68 (128%)
Cash: $128 (240% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (128% 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.

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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
Geha $10 19%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $197 19%
Health Choices $40 75%
Medical Associates $40 75%
Aetna $49 - $68 92%
Iowa Total Care $49 92%
Medicare (plans) $49 - $51 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 - $53 94%
Medicaid / KanCare $50 94%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $53 100%
Blue Care Network $53 100%
Blue Distinction Transplant $53 100%
Blue Shield - Ca $53 100%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $53 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $53 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $53 100%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $53 100%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $53 100%
Amish Hospital Aid $67 126%
1199 National Benefit Fund $68 128%
Allied Benefit Systems $68 128%
Asr Health Benefits $68 128%
Christian Brother Services $68 128%
Coventry $68 128%
First Health $68 128%
Lucent Health $68 128%
Luminare Health $68 128%
Medical Mutual $68 128%
Meritain $68 128%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $68 128%
Webtpa $68 128%
Oscar $72 135%
Centivo $73 137%
Ambetter / Centene $85 160%
Claimdoc $101 190%
Nova $101 190%
Cigna $118 222%
Health Partners $125 235%
Auxiant $128 240%
Medica $128 240%
Midlands $128 240%
Midlands Choice $128 240%
Usa Managed Care $167 314%
Crime Victim Assistance $197 370%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $197 370%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals