CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: North Vista Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $57
Cash Discount Price: $56
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at North Vista Hospital is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1409 East Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$57

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: $56 (105%)

Insurance Median: $57 (107%)

Cash: $56 (105% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $57 (107% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3 - $189	6%
Medicaid / KanCare	$3	6%
Molina Healthcare	$3 - $57	6%
Silver Summit	$3 - $91	6%
UnitedHealthcare	$6	11%
Aetna	$11 - $57	21%
Triwest	$56	105%
Intermountain Healthcare (Hcp)	$57 - $102	107%
Medicare (plans)	$57	107%
Renal Payor Solutions	$57	107%
Tricare	$57	107%
Alignment	$58	109%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$79	148%
Imperial Insurance Companies	$85 - $105	160%
Naphcare	$88	165%
Health Services Coalition	$108	203%
Nevada Health Partners	$108	203%
6 Degrees Health	$113	212%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $56.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 86850.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm North Vista Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 86850.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.