CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $81
  • Cash Discount Price: $102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$81

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: $102 (192%)
Insurance Median: $81 (152%)
Cash: $102 (192% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $81 (152% 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
Superior Health Plan $6 - $29 11%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $57 24%
Texas Workforce Commission $16 - $80 30%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan $18 - $104 34%
Cigna $25 - $147 47%
Aetna $27 - $134 51%
Midcoast $27 - $134 51%
Quiktrip $27 - $134 51%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor $28 - $141 53%
Independent Medical System $29 - $146 54%
Imagine Health $31 - $153 58%
Curative $32 - $159 60%
Humana $32 - $171 60%
First Health $34 - $171 64%
Healthsmart $34 - $183 64%
Private Health Care System $37 - $183 69%
Triwest $50 94%
American Health Plan $52 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $52 - $293 98%
Corvel $52 98%
Prime Health Services $52 98%
Procare Advantage $52 98%
Injury Management Organization $62 116%
Sedgwick $74 139%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals