CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $445
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $445. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$445

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $445 (836%)
Insurance Median: $24 (45%)
Cash: $445 (836% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (45% 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
Wellmed $9 17%
Aetna $10 19%
American Health Plan $10 19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $172 19%
Cigna $10 - $356 19%
Humana $10 - $40 19%
Independent Medical System $10 19%
Physicians Health Choice $10 19%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $10 19%
Pyramid Life $10 19%
Shared Health $10 19%
Superior Health Plan $10 - $27 19%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $10 19%
United $10 - $200 19%
Molina $11 21%
Superior $16 30%
Corvel Corporation $19 36%
Omni Healthcare $21 39%
Healthcare Highways $85 160%
Texas Workforce Commission $107 201%
Amerigroup $111 208%
Averde Health $147 276%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $191 - $378 359%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $200 376%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $245 460%
Multiplan Phcs $267 502%
National Healthcare Solutions $267 502%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $267 502%
Southwest Medical $267 502%
Usc Health Services $267 502%
First Health $275 517%
Coastal Comp $289 543%
Newton Ppo $311 584%
Texas True Choice $334 627%
Beech Street $356 669%
Usa Managed Care $356 669%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals