CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: The University Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $99
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at The University Hospital is $99. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$99

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: $11 (21%)
Insurance Median: $99 (186%)
Cash: $11 (21% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $99 (186% 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
Amerihealth $8 - $10 15%
Fidelis $8 - $10 15%
Horizon $8 - $122 15%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $10 15%
Aetna $10 - $99 19%
Clover Health $10 19%
Wellpoint $65 122%
First Health $151 284%
Americare $162 304%
Qualcare $162 304%
Correctional Medical Services $173 325%
Multiplan $173 325%
First Trenton $195 366%
Managed Care Inc $195 366%
Consumer Health Network $205 385%
Three Rivers $205 385%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals