CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Rush University Medical Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $120
  • Cash Discount Price: $67
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Rush University Medical Center is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 2.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$120

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: $67 (126%)
Insurance Median: $120 (225%)
Cash: $67 (126% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $120 (225% 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 225% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 125%). 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 $5 - $244 9%
County Care Mcaid - All Plans $5 9%
Meridian Mcaid - All Other Plans $5 9%
Molina Mcaid $5 9%
Aetna $10 - $244 19%
Cigna $10 - $244 19%
Meridian Dnsp $10 19%
Molina Fide-Snp $10 19%
Ambetter / Centene $13 24%
Molina Exch - All Other Plans $13 24%
UnitedHealthcare $32 - $329 60%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $120 - $244 225%
Humana $120 - $244 225%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $120 - $244 225%
Zing Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $127 - $259 239%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals