CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $69
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Medical Center Hospital is $69. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$69

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: $111 (208%)

Insurance Median: $69 (130%)

Cash: $111 (208% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $69 (130% 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
Corvel Wc	$8 - $22	15%
Caprock	$17 - $20	32%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$18 - $104	34%
Medicaid / KanCare	$24 - $25	45%
Superior Chips	$24	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $76	49%
Geha	$27	51%
Aetna	$50 - $114	94%
Humana	$50	94%
Care Improvement Plus	$52	98%
Novitas Solutions	$52	98%
Triwest Va Ccn	$52	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$54	101%
Wellcare By Allwell	$54	101%
Cigna	$61	115%
Group Resources	$63	118%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$74 - $173	139%
Health Select	$74 - $136	139%
90 Degree Benefits	$83 - $163	156%
State Comptroller	$86	162%
Workers Comp	$105	197%
Texas Mutual Wc	$114	214%
Firstcare	$121	227%

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 $111.
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 Medical Center 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.