CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Nkc Health

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $92
Cash Discount Price: $44
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Nkc Health is $92. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$92

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: $44 (83%)

Insurance Median: $92 (173%)

Cash: $44 (83% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $92 (173% 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
Humana	$10	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $53	19%
Oscar	$12	23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $147	26%
Occunet Network	$20	38%
Wellfit	$20 - $21	38%
Centivo	$22	41%
Centrus Health Direct	$22 - $26	41%
Ambetter / Centene	$47	88%
Cigna	$55 - $102	103%
Aetna	$59 - $178	111%
Quiktrip	$70 - $131	131%
Multiplan	$82 - $174	154%

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 $44.
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 Nkc Health 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.