CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at College Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

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: $15 (105%)
Insurance Median: $14 (98%)
Cash: $15 (105% 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.

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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
Davita Healthplan $8 - $10 56%
Healthcare Partners $8 - $10 56%
Value Options $8 - $10 56%
Kaiser $9 - $17 63%
Health Net $10 - $16 70%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $11 - $14 77%
Imperial Health Plan $11 77%
Altamed $13 - $14 91%
Benevolence Healthcare $13 - $14 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $2,969 91%
Blue Shield $13 - $71 91%
Brand New Day $13 - $14 91%
Care First $13 - $14 91%
Cigna $13 91%
Heritage Provider Network $13 - $20 91%
La Care $13 - $15 91%
Molina Healthcare $13 - $14 91%
Multiplan $13 - $18 91%
Synermed $13 - $20 91%
Aetna $14 - $20 98%
Caremore $14 98%
Central Health Plan $14 98%
Easy Choice $14 98%
Prospect $14 98%
Three Rivers Provider Network $19 133%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals