CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $111
  • Cash Discount Price: $99
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $99. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$99

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$111

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: $99 (186%)
Insurance Median: $111 (208%)
Cash: $99 (186% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $111 (208% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $11 21%
Aetna $47 - $113 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $119 88%
Cigna $47 - $122 88%
Devoted Health $47 88%
Humana $47 88%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $47 - $131 88%
Molina $47 88%
Primetime Health Plan $47 88%
Summacare $47 - $120 88%
The Health Plan $47 - $116 88%
UnitedHealthcare $47 - $122 88%
Wellcare By Allwell $47 88%
Paramount $48 90%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $49 92%
Valor Health Plans $49 92%
Amish Aid Community Plan $61 115%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $61 115%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $61 115%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $66 124%
Immergrun $66 124%
Sunrise Plain Communities $66 124%
Ambetter / Centene $84 158%
Caresource $84 158%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $92 173%
Beech Street $106 - $119 199%
Ohio Preferred Network $106 - $119 199%
First Health $110 207%
Century Health Network $112 210%
Ohio Health Choice $112 - $119 210%
Private Healthcare System $114 214%
Aultcare $119 224%
Clarity $119 224%
Configurenet $119 224%
Fortified Provider Network $119 224%
Healthsmart $119 224%
Jp Farley $119 224%
Multiplan $119 224%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals