CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $174
  • Cash Discount Price: $367
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is $174. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $367. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 3.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$367

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$174

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: $367 (689%)
Insurance Median: $174 (327%)
Cash: $367 (689% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $174 (327% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 327% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 227%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $8 - $394 15%
Molina $8 - $10 15%
Humana $10 - $348 19%
Prime Health $10 - $352 19%
Regence Blue Shield $10 19%
Rexburg Care And Rehab $10 19%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $10 19%
United $10 - $240 19%
Veteran'S Administration $10 19%
Select Health $59 - $126 111%
Select Health Ichn Brightpath $59 - $140 111%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only) $62 - $132 116%
Aetna $76 - $202 143%
Interwest Health $76 - $373 143%
Doug Andrus Distributing $78 - $166 147%
Pacificsource Health $81 - $222 152%
University Of Utah $81 - $174 152%
Mountain Health Co-Op $97 - $311 182%
Cigna $107 - $228 201%
First Choice Health Of Washington $116 - $249 218%
Moda $121 - $258 227%
Dmba $125 - $267 235%
Regence $141 265%
Geha Ppo Usa $155 - $332 291%
Multiplan $163 - $373 306%
First Choice Of The Midwest $174 - $373 327%
St. John'S Health Network $174 - $373 327%
Coventry First Health $176 - $377 331%
Shashone-Bannock Tribal Health $194 - $414 364%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals