CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Union Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Union Hospital is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 659 Boulevard, Dover, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $42 (79%)

Insurance Median: $42 (79%)

Cash: $42 (79% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (79% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Oscar	$19 - $25	36%
Aetna	$21 - $64	39%
The Health Plan	$21 - $55	39%
Buckeye	$24	45%
Caresource	$24	45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $49	49%
Molina	$26	49%
United	$26 - $49	49%
Amerihealth	$27	51%
Amish Community Aid Plan	$29 - $32	54%
Aultcare	$29 - $42	54%
Cigna	$29 - $51	54%
Summacare	$30 - $49	56%
Ohcp	$31	58%
Omas	$32	60%
Healthsmart	$35	66%
Ohio Healthy	$35	66%
Php	$38	71%
Phphi	$38	71%
Upmc	$38 - $49	71%
Mmo	$42 - $51	79%
Gms	$45	85%
Medical Benefit Corp	$45	85%
Cc Ehp	$48	90%
Consociate Health	$48	90%
Devoted Health	$49	92%
Humana	$49	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$49	92%
Valor	$49	92%
Communicare	$52	98%
Perennial Health	$53	100%
Pphp	$54	101%
Zing Health	$54	101%
Frontpath	$58	109%
Managed Care Services	$58	109%
Multiplan	$58	109%
Tertiary Care Network	$58	109%

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 $42.
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 Union 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.