CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $48
Cash Discount Price: $65
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$48

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: $65 (122%)

Insurance Median: $48 (90%)

Cash: $65 (122% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $48 (90% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $94	43%
Cigna	$23 - $68	43%
Aetna	$30 - $118	56%
Humana	$30 - $128	56%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$30 - $92	56%
Geha-All Plans	$35 - $106	66%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$35 - $106	66%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$38 - $113	71%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$39 - $118	73%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$39 - $118	73%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$40 - $121	75%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $121	75%
Multiplan-All Plans	$42 - $128	79%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$42 - $128	79%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$45 - $136	85%
Vantage Ppo	$48 - $143	90%

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 $65.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.