CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: USA Health University Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $74
  • Cash Discount Price: $193
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at USA Health University Hospital is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $193. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 5.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$193

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: $193 (1352%)
Insurance Median: $74 (519%)
Cash: $193 (1352% 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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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 $8 - $129 56%
Magnolia Health $13 91%
Truecare $13 91%
Aetna $14 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 98%
Cigna $14 - $114 98%
Devoted Health $14 - $167 98%
Humana $14 - $155 98%
Molina Chip $14 98%
Viva Health $14 - $119 98%
Wellcare $14 98%
Molina Marketplace $16 112%
Ambetter / Centene $17 119%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network (Mpcn) $19 133%
Central Healthcare Services $74 - $119 519%
Multiplan $96 - $215 673%
Naphcare $104 - $167 729%
Novanet $133 - $215 932%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL 36617
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals