CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Lamb Healthcare Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $298
Cash Discount Price: $205
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Lamb Healthcare Center is $298. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $205. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 5.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 S Sunset, Littlefield, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$205

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$298

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: $205 (385%)

Insurance Median: $298 (560%)

Cash: $205 (385% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $298 (560% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 560% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 460%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Team Choice	$131 - $608	246%
Aetna	$141 - $532	265%
Department Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services	$144 - $418	270%
Cigna	$170 - $494	319%
Capstar	$183 - $532	344%
Great West Healthcare	$183 - $532	344%
Healthsmart	$183 - $532	344%
Humana	$197 - $570	370%
Prime Health Services	$197 - $570	370%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$215 - $623	404%

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 $205.
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 Lamb Healthcare Center 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.