CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: St Peter's Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $48
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at St Peter's Hospital is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$48

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: $70 (131%)
Insurance Median: $48 (90%)
Cash: $70 (131% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $48 (90% 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
Albany County Correctional Facility $6 11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $150 11%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 - $107 11%
Nascentia Health Options $6 11%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $150 15%
Mvp $10 19%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare $24 45%
1199 National Benefit Fund $32 60%
Aetna $32 - $69 60%
Allied Benefit Systems $32 60%
Asr Health Benefits $32 60%
Christian Brother Services $32 60%
Geha $32 60%
Lucent Health $32 60%
Luminare Health $32 60%
Medical Mutual $32 60%
Meritain $32 60%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $32 60%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $36 - $45 68%
Blue Shield - Ca $45 85%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $45 85%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $45 85%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $45 85%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $45 85%
Allegiance $48 90%
American Postal Workers Secondary $48 90%
Cigna $48 90%
Diversified Administrators $48 90%
Health Partners $48 90%
Priority Health $48 90%
Tufts Health Plan $48 90%
Webtpa $48 90%
Emblem Health $54 101%
Nova $54 101%
Eddy Seniorcare Pace $65 122%
Medicare (plans) $65 - $107 122%
Secure Horizons Ma Pffs $66 124%
Hudson Headwaters Pace $70 131%
Nascentia Health Plus $73 137%
Carelon Behavioral Health $80 150%
Galaxy Health Network $86 162%
Health Republic $91 171%
Independent Health $91 171%
Magnacare $91 171%
Health New England $96 180%
Multiplan $96 180%
Phcs $96 180%
Fidelis Care $117 220%
Wellpath $146 274%
Bcn Domestic $150 282%
Blue Care Network $150 282%
Unicare $150 282%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals