CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Merit Health River Region

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Merit Health River Region is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $36 (68%)
Insurance Median: $50 (94%)
Cash: $36 (68% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (94% 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
Humana $7 13%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 - $41 13%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $50 13%
Veterans Eval Services $10 19%
Aetna $24 - $50 45%
Self Pay $27 - $46 51%
Medpartners $30 56%
Magnolia $41 77%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $41 77%
Caresource Truecare $42 79%
Molina Chip $44 83%
Trimed Billing Solutions $46 86%
First Choice $49 - $114 92%
Medicare (plans) $49 92%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $49 92%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $49 92%
Tricare $49 92%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $50 94%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $50 94%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $50 94%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $50 94%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $50 94%
Node Va $50 94%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $51 96%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $51 96%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $51 96%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $55 103%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $62 116%
Cigna $63 - $106 118%
Ms Work Comp $72 135%
Molina Exchange $83 156%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $84 158%
Node Seven Corners $84 158%
Advanced Health Systems $87 163%
Magnolia Exchange $87 163%
Phcs $91 171%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $92 173%
Vantage Commercial $112 210%
Ms Health Partners $114 214%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $152 285%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals