CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Sharp Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $13
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Sharp Memorial Hospital is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13

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: $54 (378%)

Insurance Median: $13 (91%)

Cash: $54 (378% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13 (91% 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.

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	$4 - $725	28%
Managed Health Network	$4 - $90	28%
Molina	$4 - $44	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $90	42%
Medi-Cal	$6	42%
Health Net	$9 - $102	63%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $44	63%
Community Health Group	$10 - $102	70%
Cigna	$11 - $90	77%
Medicare (plans)	$11 - $96	77%
Kaiser	$12 - $64	84%
Blue Shield	$44	308%
Epic Americas	$90	631%

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 $54.
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 Sharp Memorial Hospital 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.