CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $64
  • Cash Discount Price: $458
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $458. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$458

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$64

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: $458 (860%)
Insurance Median: $64 (120%)
Cash: $458 (860% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $64 (120% 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 Of Texas $10 19%
Amerigroup $10 - $65 19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $154 19%
Clover Insurance $10 19%
Devoted Health $10 19%
Gonzaba Medical Group $10 19%
Ilumed $10 19%
Integranet $10 19%
Lighthouse Hospice $10 19%
Superior Health $10 - $23 19%
Texas Independent Health Plan $10 19%
Triwest $10 19%
Triwest Va Pccc $10 19%
United $10 - $204 19%
UnitedHealthcare $10 19%
Wellcare $10 19%
Focus Healthcare Management $14 26%
Cigna $16 - $21 30%
Molina Healthcare $16 30%
Superior $16 30%
Focus Health Solutions $23 43%
Healthcare Highways $23 43%
Oscar $26 49%
Community First Health Plans $55 - $125 103%
Imperial Insurance $86 - $88 162%
Valenz $159 - $162 299%
Evry Health $167 - $170 314%
Fidelis Securecare $204 - $208 383%
National Choicecare $227 426%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $227 426%
Tx Healthcare Foundation $227 - $231 426%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $250 - $254 470%
Independent Medical Systems $250 - $254 470%
Physician Cooperative Of Texas $250 470%
Haa Preferred Partners $273 - $278 513%
San Antonio Employers Health Alliance $273 - $278 513%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $295 - $301 554%
National Healthcare Solutions $295 - $301 554%
Tml Intergovernmental Ebp $318 597%
Multiplan $341 - $393 640%
Triwest Health Alliance $341 - $347 640%
Usa Managed Care $341 640%
Blue Bell $363 - $370 682%
Directcare America $363 - $370 682%
Managed Healthcare $386 - $393 725%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX 78258
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals