CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Buchanan County Health Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $135
  • Cash Discount Price: $125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Buchanan County Health Center is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 9.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 First St East, Independence, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$135

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: $125 (876%)
Insurance Median: $135 (946%)
Cash: $125 (876% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $135 (946% 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 946% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 846%). 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
Champus $48 - $160 336%
Health Partners $48 - $160 336%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $67 - $160 470%
Cigna $112 - $133 785%
UnitedHealthcare $120 - $160 841%
Aetna $121 - $160 848%
Humana $135 - $160 946%
Iowa Total Care $135 - $160 946%
Molina Healthcare $135 - $160 946%
Wellpoint Iowa $135 - $160 946%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 First St East, Independence, IA 50644
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals