CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $908
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $908. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$908

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $908 (6363%)
Insurance Median: $41 (287%)
Cash: $908 (6363% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (287% 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 287% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 187%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cigna $8 - $581 56%
Aetna $14 - $479 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $672 98%
Bright Health $14 - $272 98%
Devoted Health $14 98%
Humana $14 98%
Mutual Of Omaha $14 98%
Rocky Mountain Health $14 98%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $14 98%
Total Longterm Care $14 98%
Triwest Health Alliance $14 98%
United $14 - $408 98%
Delaware Life Insurance $15 105%
Kaiser $15 - $322 105%
Wellcare $15 105%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $39 273%
Multiplan $41 - $817 287%
Vail Health $138 967%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $381 2670%
Western Plains Community Health $590 4135%
Northcare $635 4450%
Physician Health Partners $635 4450%
Medical Development International $726 5088%
Prime Health $817 5725%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals