CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $2
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1680 East 120Th Street, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

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: $2 (14%)

Insurance Median: $14 (98%)

Cash: $2 (14% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Health Net	$3 - $38	21%
Blue Shield Of California	$4 - $57	28%
Brand New Day	$5 - $75	35%
Multiplan	$7 - $100	49%
Preferred Professional Medical Corporation (Ipa) Of California	$9	63%
Alta	$13 - $14	91%
Care1St Health	$13 - $14	91%
Molina Healthcare	$13 - $18	91%
Heritage Provider Network (Hpn)	$14	98%
La Care Health Pasc-Seui	$17	119%
La Care Health Plan	$17	119%
UnitedHealthcare	$19	133%
La Care Health	$23	161%
Santa Monica Unite Here	$50	350%

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 $2.
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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community 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.