CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $98
  • Cash Discount Price: $149
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is $98. 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 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$149

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$98

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: $98 (184%)
Cash: $149 (280% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $98 (184% 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%
Amerihealth $9 17%
Geisinger Family Plan $9 17%
Advantra $10 19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $130 19%
Geisinger Health Plan $10 - $46 19%
Health Partners $10 19%
Humana $10 19%
Medicare (plans) $10 19%
Upmc Health Plan $10 - $11,890 19%
Upmc Chip $11 21%
Ambetter / Centene $23 43%
Aetna $98 - $117 184%
Cigna $104 - $126 195%
UnitedHealthcare $106 199%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $120 225%
Christian Health Aid $192 361%
Three Rivers Provider Network Inc. $192 361%
Multiplan $204 383%
Healthsmart Payors Organization $216 406%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals