CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $38
  • Cash Discount Price: $436
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $436. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$436

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$38

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: $436 (3055%)
Insurance Median: $38 (266%)
Cash: $436 (3055% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $38 (266% 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 266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 166%). 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
Careplus Sfl $14 98%
Devoted Health $14 98%
Humana $14 - $148 98%
Ndms Definitive Care $14 98%
United $14 - $196 98%
Veterans Evaluation Services $14 98%
Wellmed $14 98%
Aetna $15 - $131 105%
Align $15 105%
American Health Plan $15 105%
Avmed $15 - $218 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 105%
Cigna $15 105%
Florida Complete Care $15 105%
Oscar $15 - $20 105%
Prominence Healthfirst $15 105%
Sunshine State $15 - $16 105%
Centurion $16 112%
Doctors Healthcare Plan $16 112%
Gold Kidney $16 112%
Amerihealth Caritas $17 - $21 119%
Longevity Health Plan $17 119%
Simply Healthcare $18 126%
Solis Health Plan $21 147%
Freedom Health $38 - $70 266%
Optimum $38 266%
Simply Healthcare Plans $57 399%
Molina $83 - $118 582%
Health Sun Health Plan $93 652%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan) $100 701%
United Ppo $103 722%
Sunshine State Health Plan $115 806%
Corvel Corporation $132 925%
Careworks (Rockport) $135 946%
Prime Health $135 946%
Blis $153 1072%
Plotkin Health $218 1528%
Prime Health Sherriff $218 1528%
Medica Healthcare $253 1773%
Multiplan $327 - $371 2292%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL 33063
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals