CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: The East Alabama Healthcare Authority

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $74
Cash Discount Price: $51
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 5.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$74

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: $51 (357%)

Insurance Median: $74 (519%)

Cash: $51 (357% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $74 (519% 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 519% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 419%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$14 - $95	98%
Beechstreet	$14 - $81	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $17	98%
Cigna	$14 - $27	98%
Humana	$14 - $66	98%
Novanet	$14	98%
Simpra	$14	98%
Viva	$14 - $33	98%
Alabama Crime Victims	$46 - $48	322%
Mcm Maxcare	$74 - $76	519%
Mega Life	$74 - $76	519%
UnitedHealthcare	$74 - $76	519%
Coventry First Health	$78 - $81	547%
Geha	$78 - $81	547%
Multiplan	$78 - $81	547%
Workers Comp	$78 - $81	547%
Trpn	$83 - $86	582%

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 $51.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 86803.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 86803.
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.