CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $130
  • Cash Discount Price: $123
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Tift Regional Medical Center is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $123. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 9.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$123

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$130

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: $123 (862%)
Insurance Median: $130 (911%)
Cash: $123 (862% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $130 (911% 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 911% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 811%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $373 70%
Peach State Health Plan $10 70%
Amerigroup $11 77%
Medicaid / KanCare $11 77%
Va Contract $11 77%
Caresource $12 84%
Peachstate $12 84%
Tricare $12 - $13 84%
Wellcare $12 - $14 84%
Humana $13 - $186 91%
Self Pay 50 $13 - $186 91%
Aetna $14 - $322 98%
Clover Health $14 98%
Hospice $14 98%
Medicare (plans) $14 98%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $315 98%
Pruitt Health Premier $15 105%
Health One Alliance $16 - $21 112%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $21 147%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $23 - $336 161%
Self Pay $23 - $336 161%
Cigna $24 - $341 168%
Zelis Network Solutions $24 - $29 168%
Ga Workers Comp $25 175%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $26 - $373 182%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals