CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $109
  • Cash Discount Price: $96
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Harlan County Health System is $109. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $96. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 2.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$96

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$109

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: $96 (180%)
Insurance Median: $109 (205%)
Cash: $96 (180% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $109 (205% 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 205% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 105%). 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
Medica Mcr Adv $65 122%
Medica Prime Solution $65 122%
Humana $80 150%
Tricare $80 150%
Aetna $84 158%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans $84 158%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans $109 205%
Medica Chi Health $109 205%
Medica Choice $109 205%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $114 - $115 214%
Ohara Llc Wc- All Plans $114 214%
Medica Ifb Aco $115 216%
Medica Ifb Open Access $115 216%
UnitedHealthcare $115 216%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans $118 222%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 717 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals