CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $57
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$57

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: $68 (477%)
Insurance Median: $57 (399%)
Cash: $68 (477% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $57 (399% 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 399% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 299%). 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
Aetna $14 - $57 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 98%
Geha $14 98%
Iowa Total Care $14 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 98%
Medicare (plans) $14 - $15 98%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $108 98%
Centivo $18 126%
Amish Hospital Aid $19 133%
Oscar $19 133%
Ambetter / Centene $24 168%
Health Choices $26 - $28 182%
Medical Associates $26 - $28 182%
Claimdoc $29 203%
Nova $29 203%
1199 National Benefit Fund $53 - $57 371%
Allied Benefit Systems $53 - $57 371%
Asr Health Benefits $53 - $57 371%
Christian Brother Services $53 - $57 371%
Coventry $53 - $57 371%
First Health $53 - $57 371%
Lucent Health $53 - $57 371%
Luminare Health $53 - $57 371%
Medical Mutual $53 - $57 371%
Meritain $53 - $57 371%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $53 - $57 371%
Webtpa $53 - $57 371%
Preferred One $66 - $70 463%
Health Partners $68 - $72 477%
Auxiant $71 - $76 498%
Cigna $71 - $76 498%
Medica $71 - $76 498%
Midlands $71 - $76 498%
Midlands Choice $71 - $76 498%
Mhnet $81 - $86 568%
Multiplan $91 - $97 638%
Crime Victim Assistance $101 - $108 708%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $101 - $108 708%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals