CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: University of Mississippi Med Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $92
Cash Discount Price: $51
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at University of Mississippi Med Center is $92. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$51

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: $51 (96%)

Insurance Median: $92 (173%)

Cash: $51 (96% 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
United	$16	30%
United-Options	$16	30%
Ms-Can-Magnolia	$42	79%
Ms-Can-Molina	$42	79%
Ms-Can-Truecare	$43	81%
Medicare (plans)	$47	88%
Tricare	$47	88%
Va_Ccn	$47	88%
Medadv_Primewell	$48	90%
Medadv_Uhc	$48	90%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp	$48	90%
Wellcare	$48	90%
Humana	$49	92%
Cigna	$74	139%
Molina-Chip	$90	169%
Magnolia-Chip	$92	173%
Truecare-Chip	$92	173%
Advhealth	$99	186%
Ppoplus	$99	186%
Molina_Exchange	$101	190%
Firsthealth	$102	192%
Multiplan	$102	192%
Aetna	$108	203%
Healthlink_Tupelo	$108	203%
Mpcn	$111	208%
Phcs	$114	214%
Firstchoice	$118	222%
Firstchoice-Hum	$118	222%
Ambetter / Centene	$119	224%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$127	239%
Primewell	$127	239%

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 $51.
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 University of Mississippi Med Center 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.