CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1233 N 30Th St, Billings, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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%)

Insurance Median: $105 (197%)

Ins. Median: $105 (197% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $118	39%
Exchange Other	$23 - $92	43%
First Choice Health	$23 - $126	43%
Mt Health Co-Op	$23 - $92	43%
Other	$23 - $126	43%
Ebms-Employee Benefit Mng	$27 - $128	51%
Meritain Health	$27 - $105	51%
Allegiance	$29 - $147	54%
Cigna	$29 - $126	54%
Pacificsource	$29 - $134	54%
Medicare (plans)	$53	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$54 - $129	101%
Aetna	$85 - $90	160%
Sibanye Stillwater Health Partners	$102	192%
Coastal Administrative Services	$107	201%
Preferred One	$114 - $131	214%
Interwest	$119 - $126	224%
Private Hlthcare Sys	$121 - $128	227%
Geha	$122 - $129	229%
Pacific Steel And Recycling	$134	252%

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 $X.
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 Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital 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.