CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $178
Cash Discount Price: $161
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center is $178. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $161. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 3.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 Old Lexington Rd Box 789, Thomasville, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$161

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$178

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: $161 (302%)

Insurance Median: $178 (334%)

Cash: $161 (302% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $178 (334% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 334% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 234%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Carolina Complete	$46 - $51	86%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$46 - $101	86%
Amerihealth	$47 - $52	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$47 - $204	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$47 - $190	88%
Wellcare	$47 - $52	88%
Humana	$51 - $220	96%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$51	96%
Aetna	$52 - $226	98%
Cigna	$52 - $172	98%
Liberty Health	$53	100%
Caresource North Carolina	$102 - $113	192%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$144 - $160	270%
Plotkin Health	$152 - $170	285%
Amps	$165 - $184	310%
Medcost	$216 - $266	406%
Primary Physician Care	$224 - $249	421%
Multiplan	$229 - $255	430%
Phcs	$229 - $255	430%
Employers Choice Network	$246 - $275	462%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$246 - $275	462%

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 $161.
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 Novant Health Thomasville Medical 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.