CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $124
Cash Discount Price: $112
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 2.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 S Academy St, Ahoskie, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$124

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: $112 (210%)

Insurance Median: $124 (233%)

Cash: $112 (210% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $124 (233% 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 233% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 133%). 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

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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
Trillium [1296]	$15	28%
Carolina Complete Health [1317]	$21	39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $109	39%
Wellcare [1320]	$22	41%
Amerihealth McAid Adv [1316]	$22	41%
Humana	$54	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$55 - $110	103%
Aetna	$56 - $164	105%
Liberty Advantage [1313]	$56	105%
Longevity Health [1411]	$70	131%
Nc Dept of Public Safety [1095]	$73	137%
Medcost [1067]	$124 - $130	233%
Cigna	$170 - $192	319%
Multiplan [1031]	$190	357%

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 $112.
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 Vidant Roanoke Chowan 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.