CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Regional West Medical Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $171
  • Cash Discount Price: $125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Regional West Medical Center is $171. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 3.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4021 Ave B, Scottsbluff, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$171

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: $125 (235%)
Insurance Median: $171 (321%)
Cash: $125 (235% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $171 (321% 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 321% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 221%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $10 17%
Ambetter / Centene $10 - $81 19%
Medica $10 - $181 19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $170 28%
Aetna $17 - $198 32%
Cigna $18 - $192 34%
Rci Insurance Group $18 - $179 34%
Humana $54 101%
Medica Cost $57 107%
Wellcare $57 107%
Naphcare $81 152%
Winhealth $173 - $181 325%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4021 Ave B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals