CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $86
Cash Discount Price: $51
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus is $86. 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 1.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1102 Constitution Avenue, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$86

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: $86 (162%)

Cash: $51 (96% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $86 (162% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $71	23%
Advanced Health Systems Inc.	$13	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $49	24%
Molina	$26 - $90	49%
Magnolia Ms	$48 - $67	90%
Aetna	$50 - $83	94%
Littler	$64	120%
Ppo Plus	$77	145%
Ashley Furniture Stores	$86	162%
Crittenden County	$86	162%
Davidson Hospitality	$86	162%
Dunn Investment Company	$86	162%
First State Bank Trust	$86	162%
Gossett Motor Cars	$86	162%
Hattiesburg Clinic	$86	162%
Hospitality Management Advisors	$86	162%
Jas D Collier	$86	162%
Mechanical Systems	$86	162%
Mid-South Transport	$86	162%
Patterson Warehouses	$86	162%
Radians	$86	162%
Rei Nation	$86	162%
Retzer Resources	$86	162%
State Systems	$86	162%
W W Wood Products	$86	162%
Watkins Uiberall	$86	162%
Integrated Health Plan	$96	180%
Mpcn	$107	201%

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 Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus 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.