CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Adventist Health Delano

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $11
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Adventist Health Delano is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 Garces Highway, Delano, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $11 (77%)

Insurance Median: $14 (98%)

Cash: $11 (77% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (98% 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
Blue Shield Epn - All Other Plans	$3 - $21	21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $81	28%
Blue Shield Non-Epn	$8 - $63	56%
Coventry- All Plans	$8 - $58	56%
Healthnet- All Other Plans	$8 - $65	56%
County Of Kern Network - All Plans	$9 - $68	63%
Foundation For Medical Care Of Kern County - All P	$9 - $73	63%
Gem Care- All Plans	$9 - $68	63%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $70	63%
Cigna	$10 - $78	70%
Western Growers - All Plans	$10 - $79	70%
Dignty Hlth Mcal Op Only	$13 - $16	91%
Healthnet Medi-Cal	$13 - $19	91%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only	$13 - $16	91%
Kern Health System Mcal	$13 - $21	91%
Medi-Cal	$13 - $16	91%
Universal Care Mcal	$13 - $16	91%
Bakersfield Fam Med Grp-All Plans	$14	98%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$14	98%
Kern Mcr Adv Dual Dnsp-All Other Plans	$14	98%
Medicare (plans)	$14 - $23	98%
Tricare	$14	98%
Universal Care Mcr- All Other Plans	$14	98%
Kaiser Comm Ip/Op Only- All Other Plans	$25	175%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$26	182%
Centivo - All Plans	$32	224%
Aetna	$94	659%

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 $11.
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 Adventist Health Delano 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.