CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $26
Cash Discount Price: $48
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3701 E Main, Weatherford, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26

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: $48 (90%)

Insurance Median: $26 (49%)

Cash: $48 (90% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $26 (49% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16 - $26	30%
Va Ccn-All Plans	$22	41%
Ok Complete Hlth Comm-All Other Plans	$28	53%
Medica Commercial-All Plans	$29	54%
Cigna	$57	107%
Aetna	$60	113%
Humana	$60	113%
Ok Complete Hlth Mcaid	$60	113%

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 $48.
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 Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford 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.