CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $149
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Geisinger-Community Medical Center is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $149. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$149

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $149 (280%)
Insurance Median: $68 (128%)
Cash: $149 (280% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (128% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $8 15%
Geisinger Family Plan $9 17%
Aetna $10 - $142 19%
Amerihealth $10 19%
Geisinger Health Plan $10 - $28 19%
Health Partners $10 19%
Humana $10 19%
Medicare (plans) $10 19%
Prison Health Services $10 19%
Upmc For You $10 19%
Upmc Chip $11 21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $84 36%
Ambetter / Centene $32 60%
UnitedHealthcare $102 192%
Cigna $106 199%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $120 225%
Healthnet $141 265%
Universal Managed Care $149 - $156 280%
Intergroup Services $192 - $216 361%
Multiplan $204 383%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals