CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: $119
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $119. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3421 West Ninth Street, Waterloo, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$119

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39

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: $119 (834%)
Insurance Median: $39 (273%)
Cash: $119 (834% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $39 (273% 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 273% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 173%). 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 - $39 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 - $183 98%
Amish Hospital Aid $19 133%
Oscar $22 154%
Ambetter / Centene $24 168%
Centivo $24 168%
Claimdoc $29 203%
Nova $29 203%
Allied Benefit Systems $39 273%
Asr Health Benefits $39 273%
Christian Brother Services $39 273%
Coventry $39 273%
First Health $39 273%
Lucent Health $39 273%
Luminare Health $39 273%
Medical Mutual $39 273%
Meritain $39 273%
Webtpa $39 273%
Health Choices $43 301%
Medical Associates $43 301%
Health Partners $120 841%
Auxiant $130 911%
Cigna $130 911%
Medica $130 911%
Midlands $130 911%
Midlands Choice $130 911%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $183 1282%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3421 West Ninth Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals