CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $65
  • Cash Discount Price: $180
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $180. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 327 Beach 19Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$180

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$65

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: $180 (338%)
Insurance Median: $65 (122%)
Cash: $180 (338% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $65 (122% 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
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $65 28%
1199 National Benefit Fund $18 34%
Cigna $27 51%
Vns $62 - $65 116%
Healthfirst $64 120%
Aetna $65 - $91 122%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $65 - $98 122%
Centerlight $65 122%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $65 122%
Elderplan $65 122%
Emblem Health $65 122%
Fidelis $65 122%
Hamaspik $65 122%
Humana $65 122%
Longevity $65 122%
Lucida $65 122%
Metroplus $65 122%
Village Care Max $65 122%
Wellcare $65 122%
Magnacare $72 135%
Molina $72 135%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 327 Beach 19Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals