CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Henry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $96
Cash Discount Price: $105
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Henry County Memorial Hospital is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 N 16Th St, New Castle, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$96

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: $105 (197%)

Insurance Median: $96 (180%)

Cash: $105 (197% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $96 (180% 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
Humana	$8 - $132	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $115	19%
Caresource Hip	$10	19%
Caresource Just4Me	$10	19%
Caresource Marketplace-All Other Plans	$10	19%
Caresource Mcaid	$10	19%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$10	19%
Cigna	$102	192%
UnitedHealthcare	$123	231%
Aetna	$128	240%
Health Alliance-All Plans	$128	240%
Workers Comp - All Plans	$135	254%
Encore Workers Comp-All Plans	$143	269%

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 $105.
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 Henry County Memorial Hospital 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.