CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Adventist Health Howard Memorial

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $80
Cash Discount Price: $59
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Adventist Health Howard Memorial is $80. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 5.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Marcela Dr, Willits, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$80

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: $59 (413%)

Insurance Median: $80 (561%)

Cash: $59 (413% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $80 (561% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 561% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 461%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Blue Shield Mcare	$3 - $53	21%
Medicare (plans)	$3 - $54	21%
Tricare	$3 - $53	21%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $205	21%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$7 - $138	49%
Aetna	$8 - $178	56%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$9 - $182	63%
Blue Shield Epn	$9 - $181	63%
Western Growers/Pinnacle - All Plans	$9 - $199	63%
First Health Ppo - All Plans	$10 - $212	70%
Ghn Ppo - All Plans	$10 - $212	70%
Healthnet - All Plans	$10 - $217	70%
Brms - All Plans	$11 - $225	77%
Cigna	$11 - $225	77%
Medi-Cal	$13 - $16	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$137 - $165	960%

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 $59.
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 Howard Memorial 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.