CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: UPMC Hamot

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $35
Cash Discount Price: $104
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at UPMC Hamot is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 State Street, Erie, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35

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: $104 (195%)

Insurance Median: $35 (66%)

Cash: $104 (195% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $35 (66% 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
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$8	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $44	17%
Upmc Health Plan	$9 - $22	17%
Aetna	$10 - $122	19%
Fidelis	$10	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $18	19%
Upmc Work Partners	$10	19%
Wellcare	$10	19%
Amerihealth Caritas	$11 - $13	21%
Cigna	$11 - $70	21%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$11 - $13	21%
Pa Health & Wellness	$11 - $14	21%
Geisinger	$12	23%
Univera	$26 - $77	49%
Independent Health	$73 - $98	137%
Intergroup	$113 - $139	212%
Multiplan	$122 - $139	229%

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 $104.
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 UPMC Hamot 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.