CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Liberty Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $49
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Liberty Hospital is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Glenn Hendren Dr, Liberty, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$49

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: $46 (86%)

Insurance Median: $49 (92%)

Cash: $46 (86% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $49 (92% 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	$10 - $236	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $79	23%
Aetna	$16 - $48	30%
Humana	$25 - $49	47%
Cigna	$48	90%
Medicare (plans)	$49 - $53	92%
Healthy Blue	$52	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$61	115%
Home State Health	$71	133%
Fox Everett	$96	180%
Phcs	$120	225%
Multiplan	$133	250%

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 $46.
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 Liberty 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.