CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $19
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6500 Excelsior Blvd, Saint Louis Park, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $19 (36%)

Insurance Median: $31 (58%)

Cash: $19 (36% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (58% 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
Ma Wisconsin Replacement [950271]	$9	17%
Medica [900156]	$9	17%
Medicaid / KanCare	$9 - $18	17%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $54	17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $72	58%
First Health Network [950334]	$54 - $56	101%
Medicare (plans)	$55 - $58	103%
Healthpartners [900713]	$98	184%

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 $19.
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 Park Nicollet Methodist 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.