CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $179
  • Cash Discount Price: $100
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $179. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 12.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$179

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$14.27

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $14.27 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $100 (701%)
Insurance Median: $179 (1254%)
Cash: $100 (701% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $179 (1254% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $14.27 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1154%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $14 98%
Medicare (plans) $14 98%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $14 98%
Node Triwest $14 98%
Node Va $14 98%
Veterans Eval Services $14 98%
Node Champva $17 119%
Tricare $17 119%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $27 189%
Self Pay $75 - $126 526%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $138 967%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $141 - $153 988%
Hccmca $151 1058%
Aetna $167 1170%
Multiplan Phcs $191 1338%
Moda Assurance $198 1388%
Cigna $199 1395%
Carlie Trans Grp $213 1493%
UnitedHealthcare $213 1493%
First Choice Health $226 1584%
Multiplan Mpi $228 1598%
Plan Vista Solutions $233 1633%
Multiplan Wc $238 1668%
One Health $238 1668%
First Health Group $241 1689%
Medical Control Network Solutions $241 1689%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals