CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Warner Hospital and Health Services

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $134
Cash Discount Price: $172
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Warner Hospital and Health Services is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $172. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 422 W White St, Clinton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$172

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$134

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: $172 (323%)

Insurance Median: $134 (252%)

Cash: $172 (323% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $134 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$14 - $146	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $168	26%
Harmony Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$14	26%
Medicaid / KanCare	$14	26%
Meridian Hp-All Plans	$14	26%
Molina-All Other Plans	$14	26%
Health Alliance Med Adv	$70	131%
Humana	$70 - $146	131%
Molina Mcr/Mcd Dual	$70	131%
UnitedHealthcare	$70 - $146	131%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$70	131%
Healthlink Hmo	$134	252%
City Of Clinton (Employees Serv)-All Plans	$137	257%
Cigna	$142	267%
Caterpillar-All Plans	$146	274%
Multiplan Phcs-All Plans	$146	274%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$151	284%
Healthlink Ppo/Work Comp-All Other Plans	$151	284%
Consociate Care Ppo-All Plans	$154	289%
Hfn Ppo/Epo-All Plans	$154	289%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$163	306%

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 $172.
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 Warner Hospital and Health Services 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.