CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $92
  • Cash Discount Price: $113
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $92. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$113

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: $113 (212%)
Insurance Median: $92 (173%)
Cash: $113 (212% 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.

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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 $35 - $180 66%
Ambetter / Centene $35 - $68 66%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $35 - $190 66%
Humana $35 - $170 66%
Tricare $35 - $68 66%
Triwest $35 - $68 66%
UnitedHealthcare $35 - $68 66%
Veteran'S Affairs $35 - $68 66%
Healthlink $66 - $130 124%
First Health $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Clayco $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Evolutions $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Health Management Network $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Life Church $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Missouri State University $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Shinesolar $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Sumnerone $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Trailiner $82 - $160 154%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $82 - $160 154%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $82 - $160 154%
Phcs $82 - $170 154%
Cigna $87 - $170 163%
Mercy - Compresults $92 - $180 173%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $92 - $180 173%
Mercy - Novasys $92 - $180 173%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $92 - $180 173%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $92 - $180 173%
Right Choice-Alliance $97 - $190 182%
Right Choice-Regular $99 - $194 186%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals