CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Great Plains Health

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $446
  • Cash Discount Price: $288
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Great Plains Health is $446. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $288. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 8.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$288

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$446

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: $288 (541%)
Insurance Median: $446 (838%)
Cash: $288 (541% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $446 (838% 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 838% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 738%). 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
Midwest Network Alliance $404 - $418 759%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $425 798%
Ambetter / Centene $442 830%
Medica $442 830%
Midlands Choice $446 838%
Oscar Health $446 838%
Coventry $451 - $456 847%
Geha $451 847%
Mutual Of Omaha $456 856%
UnitedHealthcare $456 856%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE 69101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals