CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Kossuth Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $95
Cash Discount Price: $95
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Kossuth Regional Health Center is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$95

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: $95 (178%)

Insurance Median: $95 (178%)

Cash: $95 (178% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $95 (178% 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	$5	9%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$43 - $48	81%
Humana	$43 - $48	81%
Mercy One - All Plans	$43 - $48	81%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$43 - $48	81%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $95	83%
Health Partners New Bus - All Other Plans	$78 - $88	147%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$78 - $88	147%
Medical Associates - All Plans	$95 - $106	178%
Preferred Health - All Plans	$95 - $106	178%
Aetna	$104 - $121	195%
Multiplan - All Plans	$106 - $119	199%
Health Partners Exisiting Bus	$109 - $121	205%
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans	$115 - $128	216%
Amerigroup Mcaid	$116 - $130	218%

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 $95.
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 Kossuth Regional Health Center 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.