CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Jefferson Healthcare

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $43
Cash Discount Price: $85
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Jefferson Healthcare is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $85. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 834 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$85

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$43

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: $85 (160%)

Insurance Median: $43 (81%)

Cash: $85 (160% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $43 (81% 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
Chpw Mcaid	$33	62%
Molina Mcaid	$34	64%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans	$35	66%
Coord Care Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$35	66%
Aetna	$37 - $95	69%
Molina Mcr Adv	$37	69%
Tricare	$37	69%
Medicare (plans)	$38	71%
Chpw Mcr Adv	$40	75%
Molina Marketplace-All Other Plans	$46	86%
UnitedHealthcare	$59	111%
Regence-All Other Plans	$80	150%
Chpw Commercial-All Other Plans	$90	169%
Premera-All Plans	$90	169%
Cigna	$95	178%
Coord Care Cascade Ip/Op Only	$95	178%
Coord Care Comm/Exchge-All Other Plans	$95	178%

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 $85.
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 Jefferson Healthcare 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.