CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Stones River Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $46
Cash Discount Price: $73
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Stones River Hospital is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $73. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 324 Doolittle Road, Woodbury, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$73

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$46

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: $73 (137%)

Insurance Median: $46 (86%)

Cash: $73 (137% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $46 (86% 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
Community Plan	$7	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $51	17%
Aetna	$14 - $205	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20 - $54	38%
Cigna	$20 - $30	38%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$46	86%
Amerigroup Mcr Replacement	$51	96%
Ascension Complete	$51	96%
Centurion Of Tn	$51	96%
Covid Uninsured Test Fund	$51	96%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement	$51	96%
Humana	$51	96%
Medicare (plans)	$51	96%
Nhc Advantage	$51	96%
Ambetter / Centene	$67	126%
Oscar Health	$72	135%
Smart Health	$72	135%

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 $73.
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 Stones River 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.