CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Renown South Meadows Medical Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $45
Cash Discount Price: $225
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Renown South Meadows Medical Center is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $225. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$225

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$45

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: $225 (423%)

Insurance Median: $45 (85%)

Cash: $225 (423% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $45 (85% 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
Hpn	$3	6%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$3 - $134	6%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $96	15%
UnitedHealthcare	$9	17%
Caresource Network Partners	$10	19%
Hometown Health	$10 - $225	19%
Silversummit Healthplan	$12 - $112	23%
Union Trust Funds	$12 - $144	23%
Aetna	$13 - $35	24%
Cigna	$16	30%
Health Net Federal Services	$74	139%
Naphcare	$80 - $85	150%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$105 - $109	197%
Health Plan Of Nevada	$189	355%
Prominence Health First	$189	355%

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 $225.
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 Renown South Meadows Medical Center 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.