CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Ascension Seton Hays

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86850
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $134
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Ascension Seton Hays is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $134. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6001 Kyle Pkwy, Kyle, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$134

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $134 (252%)
Insurance Median: $52 (98%)
Cash: $134 (252% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (98% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna $10 - $53 19%
Humana $16 - $52 30%
Cigna $20 38%
Seton Performance Plus $31 58%
Champva $39 - $46 73%
Tricare $46 - $52 86%
Aarp Mc Wellmed $51 96%
Sendero Chap $51 96%
Addr Cancer Together $52 98%
Covid Hrsa $52 98%
Cshcn Cidc $52 98%
Devoted Health Mcr Replacement $52 98%
Medicare (plans) $52 98%
Research Study $52 98%
Smarthealth $52 98%
Superior Allwell $52 98%
Utmb $52 98%
Wellcare Med Advantage $52 98%
Connected Senior Care $53 100%
Covenant Health $53 100%
UnitedHealthcare $53 100%
Pphp Mcr Advantage $54 101%
Tx Independence Hp $54 101%
Occunet $72 135%
Sendero Idealcare $91 171%
Ambetter / Centene $93 175%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $94 - $233 177%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6001 Kyle Pkwy, Kyle, TX 78640
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals