CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: St Bernard Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $49
  • Cash Discount Price: $46
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at St Bernard Parish Hospital is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$49

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: $46 (86%)
Insurance Median: $49 (92%)
Cash: $46 (86% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $49 (92% 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.

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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 $5 - $102 9%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $5 9%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $5 9%
Humana $5 - $49 9%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $5 9%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $81 9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $49 39%
Medicaid / KanCare $40 75%
Tricare $47 88%
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%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $49 92%
Cigna $61 - $110 115%
First Health Network $67 - $122 126%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $77 - $140 145%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $77 - $140 145%
Zelis $102 192%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals