CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Forks Community Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $58
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Forks Community Hospital is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$58

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: $90 (169%)

Insurance Median: $58 (109%)

Cash: $90 (169% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $58 (109% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $95	21%
Medicaid / KanCare	$39 - $41	73%
Coordinated Care (Mco) Mcd-All Plans	$42	79%
Community Health Network Mcr-All Other Plans	$50	94%
Humana	$50	94%
Tricare	$50	94%
Triwest-All Plans	$50	94%
Ambetter / Centene	$58	109%
Wellcare Med Adv - All Plans	$58	109%
Regence-All Other Plans	$64	120%
Community Health Exchange	$73	137%
Molina Commercial-All Other Plans	$103	193%
Aetna	$106	199%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$106	199%
Cigna	$112	210%
First Choice-All Plans	$112	210%
Medicare (plans)	$318	597%

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 $90.
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 Forks Community Hospital 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.