CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Hendricks Regional Health

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $109
Cash Discount Price: $67
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Hendricks Regional Health is $109. 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 2.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 E Main St, Danville, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$109

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: $109 (205%)

Cash: $67 (126% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $109 (205% 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 205% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 105%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $25	17%
Aetna	$10 - $158	19%
Caresource Exchange	$10	19%
Humana	$10 - $139	19%
Medicare (plans)	$10	19%
Va Ccn	$10	19%
Ambetter / Centene	$20	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$101 - $120	190%
Encore Encircle Network	$118	222%
Sagamore Health Incumbent Program	$121	227%
Cigna	$124	233%
Sagamorehealth Network	$130	244%
Siho Commercial Network	$134	252%
Multiplan	$148	278%
Encore Health Network	$153	287%
Multiplan/Beech Street	$160	301%
Multiplan/ Complementary	$161	302%

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 $67.
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 Hendricks Regional Health 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.