CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $352
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Research Medical Center is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $352. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$352

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $352 (661%)
Insurance Median: $28 (53%)
Cash: $352 (661% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (53% 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
Cigna $5 - $176 9%
Healthyblue $8 15%
United $8 - $158 15%
Aetna $9 - $180 17%
Amerigroup $9 17%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 17%
Unicare $9 17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $137 19%
Celtic $10 19%
Coventry $10 - $142 19%
Devoted Health $10 19%
Home State Health Plan $10 19%
Humana $10 - $229 19%
Pyramid Life $10 19%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $352 19%
Wellcare $10 19%
Multiplan $14 - $261 26%
Oscar $15 28%
Corvel Corporation $17 - $229 32%
Oha Network $17 - $176 32%
Ambetter / Centene $66 124%
Nhc Advantage $67 126%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $70 131%
Universal Healthcare $123 231%
Coventry Kc Mo $144 270%
College Park Family Care Center $151 284%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $169 - $176 317%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $264 496%
Triwest Health Alliance $264 496%
Cco, Inc. $282 530%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $282 530%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals