CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Villages Regional Hospital, The

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $15
Cash Discount Price: $57
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Villages Regional Hospital, The is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1451 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15

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: $57 (399%)

Insurance Median: $15 (105%)

Cash: $57 (399% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15 (105% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Humana	$6 - $46	42%
Simply Healthcare	$6	42%
Sunshine State	$7	49%
Aetna	$15 - $69	105%
Careplus	$15	105%
Freedom Health	$15	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$15	105%
Wellcare	$15	105%
Ultimate Health	$16	112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$57 - $62	399%
Cigna	$71	498%
Mulitplan	$85	596%

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 $57.
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 Villages Regional Hospital, The 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.