CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $13
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $13 (24%)

Insurance Median: $42 (79%)

Cash: $13 (24% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (79% 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
Aetna	$7 - $49	13%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$7	13%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$7	13%
Humana	$7 - $49	13%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$7	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $139	13%
First Health Network	$10 - $52	19%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$11 - $59	21%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$14 - $79	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $49	34%
Cigna	$18 - $99	34%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$19 - $106	36%
Medicaid / KanCare	$40 - $42	75%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$49	92%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$49	92%
Medicare (plans)	$49	92%
Ochsner Health Plan	$49	92%
Tricare	$49	92%

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 $13.
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 Slidell 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.