CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Multicare Covington Medical Center

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $94
Cash Discount Price: $62
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Multicare Covington Medical Center is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17700 Se 272Nd St, Covington, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$94

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: $62 (116%)

Insurance Median: $94 (177%)

Cash: $62 (116% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $94 (177% 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

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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
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$3 - $98	6%
Coordinated Care	$3	6%
Molina	$3 - $108	6%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $277	6%
Wellpoint	$3	6%
Kaiser	$12	23%
Pacificsource	$12 - $15	23%
Cigna	$13	24%
Aetna	$60 - $249	113%
Regence	$60	113%
Wellcare	$61	115%
Premera	$94 - $249	177%
First Health	$100 - $125	188%
Multiplan/Phcs	$100 - $125	188%
Ambetter / Centene	$117	220%
First Choice	$173 - $315	325%

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 $62.
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 Multicare Covington Medical 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.