CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Spencer Municipal Hospital

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 Spencer Municipal Hospital 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 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, 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
Humana $14 - $117 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 98%
Medicare (plans) $14 98%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $111 98%
Wellmark Hmo $43 301%
Wellmark Ppo $47 329%
Healthpartners (All) $48 - $98 336%
Midlands Choice - Ilcc $51 - $104 357%
Midlands Choice - Morton Bldg $51 - $104 357%
Coventry - Commercial Hmo $54 - $111 378%
Avera Health Plan $57 - $117 399%
Coventry - Commercial Ppo $57 - $117 399%
First Choice Of Midwest $57 - $117 399%
Midlands Choice (All Others) $57 - $117 399%
Sanford Health $57 - $117 399%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals