CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $23 (161%)
Insurance Median: $15 (105%)
Cash: $23 (161% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (105% 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.

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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
Valley Care $8 - $10 56%
Ventura County Health Care Plan $10 70%
Seaview $11 77%
Gold Coast Health Plan $13 - $27 91%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $26 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $19 98%
California Workers Compensation $14 98%
Medicare (plans) $14 - $15 98%
Non Contracted $14 98%
Wellcare Of California $14 98%
Alignment Health Plan $15 105%
Humana $15 105%
Scan Health Plan $15 105%
Tricare $15 105%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $25 105%
Medi-Cal $18 126%
Cigna $19 133%
Aetna $20 - $97 140%
Multiplan $23 161%
Health Net Commercial $38 266%
Kaiser Commercial $51 357%
Blue Shield Epn $56 392%
Blue Shield Commercial $63 441%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA 93003
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals