CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood antibody screen

Facility: Kona Community Hospital

Billing Code: 86850 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86850
Insurance Median: $29
Cash Discount Price: $150
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood antibody screen at Kona Community Hospital is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $53.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 79-1019 Haukapila Street, Kealakekua, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$150

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$29

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: $150 (282%)

Insurance Median: $29 (54%)

Cash: $150 (282% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $29 (54% 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
Alohacare	$10 - $68	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $68	19%
Hawaii Western Management Group	$10	19%
Ohana Health Plan	$10 - $11	19%
Humana	$10 - $68	19%
Hawaii Medical Service Association	$10 - $24	19%
Kaiser Permanente	$10 - $161	19%
Devoted Health	$11	21%
Hmsa	$20 - $68	38%
University Health Alliance	$51	96%
Uha	$51	96%
Ohana	$68 - $75	128%
Kaiser	$68	128%
Health Management Network	$218	409%
Mdx Hawaii	$248	466%

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 $150.
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 Kona 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.