CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Medstar Union Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $40
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$40

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: $39 (73%)
Insurance Median: $40 (75%)
Cash: $39 (73% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $40 (75% 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 $40 75%
Amerigroup $40 75%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $40 75%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $40 75%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $40 75%
Cigna $40 75%
First Health $40 75%
Hscsn $40 75%
Humana $40 75%
Kaiser Permanente $40 75%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $40 75%
Mamsi $40 75%
Medstar Family Choice $40 75%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $40 75%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $40 75%
Pfc $40 75%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $40 75%
Tricare $40 75%
United Behavioral Health Inc $40 75%
UnitedHealthcare $40 75%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals