CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Yoakum Community Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $126
  • Cash Discount Price: $102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Yoakum Community Hospital is $126. 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 2.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$126

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: $126 (237%)
Cash: $102 (192% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $126 (237% 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 237% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 137%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Humana $64 120%
Kempton Group Admin Ppo-All Plans $64 120%
Medicare (plans) $64 120%
Prime Health Svcs Mcr Advantage $64 120%
Scott & White Mcare Advan $64 120%
Superior Mcr Advantage $64 120%
Triwest Va Ccn-All Plans $64 120%
Tx Independent Hp Mcr Advantage-All Plans $64 120%
UnitedHealthcare $64 - $126 120%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $65 - $400 122%
Superior Hix-All Other Plans $80 150%
Entrust - All Plans $109 205%
Medicaid / KanCare $114 - $157 214%
Amera-Net-All Plans $118 222%
Scott & White Ppo-All Other Plans $118 222%
Healthsmart Ppo-All Other Plans $122 229%
Blue Bell Creameries Emp-All Plans $126 237%
Cigna $126 237%
Americas Health Plan-All Plans $133 250%
Beech Street-All Plans $133 250%
Directcare America-All Plans $133 250%
Galaxy Ppo - All Plans $133 250%
Health Star Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans $133 250%
Medcorp Southwest Ppo-All Plans $133 250%
Medical Control Ppo-All Plans $133 250%
Phcs Multiplan - All Plans $133 250%
Aetna $141 265%
Healthsmart Work Comp $141 265%
Prime Health Svcs Ppo-All Other Plans $141 265%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX 77995
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals