CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $50
Cash Discount Price: $29
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$50

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: $29 (54%)

Insurance Median: $50 (94%)

Cash: $29 (54% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $50 (94% 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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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	$7 - $82	13%
Aetna	$9 - $12	17%
Humana	$9 - $50	17%
Passport	$10 - $65	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $31	19%
Wellcare	$10 - $66	19%
Devoted	$19 - $53	36%
Prime Group Health	$23 - $54	43%
Encore	$38	71%
Multiplan	$42 - $58	79%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$47	88%
Cigna	$50	94%
Essence Health	$50	94%
Signature	$50 - $52	94%
Va Ccn	$50	94%
Velocity	$51 - $85	96%
Communicare	$53	100%
Communicare Med Adv Fy	$53	100%
Omca	$61	115%
Corvel	$64	120%
Cshn	$64	120%
Health Smart	$64	120%
National Comp Care	$64	120%
Key Benefit Administrators	$65	122%

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 $29.
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 Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth 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.