CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $90
Cash Discount Price: $76
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 960 Avent Drive, Grenada, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90

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: $76 (143%)

Insurance Median: $90 (169%)

Cash: $76 (143% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90 (169% 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
Ms-Can-Magnolia-Gmc	$42	79%
Ms-Can-Molina-Gmc	$42	79%
Ms-Can-Truecare-Gmc	$43	81%
Medicare (plans)	$45	85%
Tricare	$45	85%
Va_Ccn-Gmc	$45	85%
Medadv_Primewell-Gmc	$46	86%
Medadv_Uhc-Gmc	$46	86%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp-Gmc	$46	86%
Wellcare-Gmc	$46	86%
Devoted_Health-Gmc	$47	88%
Humana	$47	88%
Advhealth-Gmc	$89	167%
Firstchoice-Gmc	$90	169%
Molina-Chip-Gmc	$90	169%
Mpcn-Gmc	$90	169%
Magnolia-Chip-Gmc	$92	173%
Truecare-Chip-Gmc	$92	173%
Molina_Exchange-Gmc	$97	182%
Ambetter / Centene	$113	212%
Primewell-Gmc	$131	246%
United-Gmc	$132	248%
Bhsg-Gmc	$134	252%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$155	291%
Cigna	$168	316%
Aetna	$172	323%
Healthlink-Gmc	$177	332%

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 $76.
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 Medical Center- Grenada 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.