CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $106
  • Cash Discount Price: $113
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$106

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: $113 (212%)
Insurance Median: $106 (199%)
Cash: $113 (212% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $106 (199% 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.

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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
Partners $14 - $50 26%
Alliance $15 - $59 28%
Amerihealth Caritas $15 - $49 28%
Carolina Complete Health $15 - $226 28%
Healthy Blue $15 - $50 28%
Trillium $15 - $53 28%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $115 28%
Vaya $15 - $51 28%
Wellcare $15 - $50 28%
Molina $41 77%
Aetna $43 - $165 81%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $43 - $131 81%
Cigna $43 - $180 81%
Humana $43 - $185 81%
Sandhills $50 94%
Ortho Carolina $64 - $67 120%
Ambetter / Centene $66 - $106 124%
Medcost $70 - $133 131%
Employers Health Network $100 - $120 188%
Physician Reach Out $113 212%
Magellan $135 254%
Gmmi $147 276%
Quik Trip $147 276%
Carolina Behavioral Health $162 - $180 304%
Choicecare $162 - $167 304%
First Health $180 - $199 338%
Healthgram $180 338%
Private Health Care Systems $180 - $185 338%
Provider Select $183 - $203 344%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $185 347%
Beechstreet $196 - $199 368%
Multiplan $203 381%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals