CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Montrose Regional Health

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $180
Cash Discount Price: $143
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Montrose Regional Health is $180. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $143. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 12.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 S 3Rd St, Montrose, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$143

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$180

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: $143 (1002%)

Insurance Median: $180 (1261%)

Cash: $143 (1002% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $180 (1261% 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 1261% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1161%). 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

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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
United Rocky Mountain Mcaid	$9	63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $180	98%
Humana	$14 - $181	98%
Medicare (plans)	$14	98%
United Rocky Mountain Chp-All Other Plans	$82	575%
Montrose Community Healthplan-All Plans	$162	1135%
Western Healthcare Alliance-All Plans	$172	1205%
United Rocky Mountain Private Plan	$177	1240%
Cigna	$181	1268%
Multiplan-All Plans	$181	1268%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$181	1268%
Uchpa - All Plans	$181	1268%
United Rocky Mountain Self Insured	$181	1268%
UnitedHealthcare	$181	1268%
Sloans Lake Managed Care-All Plans	$182	1275%

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 $143.
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 Montrose Regional Health 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.