CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Atrium Health University City

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $101
  • Cash Discount Price: $113
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Atrium Health University City is $101. 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 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$101

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: $101 (190%)
Cash: $113 (212% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $101 (190% 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 - $23 26%
Trillium $14 - $24 26%
Alliance $15 - $24 28%
Amerihealth Caritas $15 - $23 28%
Carolina Complete Health $15 - $24 28%
Healthy Blue $15 - $24 28%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $106 28%
Vaya $15 - $24 28%
Wellcare $15 - $24 28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $52 - $68 98%
Humana $52 98%
Aetna $53 - $187 100%
Cigna $53 - $180 100%
Ortho Carolina $64 120%
Ambetter / Centene $66 - $82 124%
Employers Health Network $100 - $120 188%
Physician Reach Out $113 212%
Medcost $114 - $131 214%
Magellan $135 254%
Gmmi $147 276%
Quik Trip $147 276%
Carolina Behavioral Health $162 - $180 304%
Choicecare $162 - $167 304%
First Health $180 - $187 338%
Healthgram $180 338%
Private Health Care Systems $185 347%
Provider Select $196 - $219 368%
Beechstreet $203 381%
Multiplan $208 391%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals