CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Copley Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $39
Cash Discount Price: $80
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Copley Memorial Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$80

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: $80 (561%)

Insurance Median: $39 (273%)

Cash: $80 (561% 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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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Cigna	$6 - $280	42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $280	56%
Meridian Mcaid - All Other Plans	$8	56%
Molina Mcaid	$8	56%
Aetna	$9 - $280	63%
Molina Exch - All Other Plans	$19	133%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$39 - $280	273%
Humana	$39 - $280	273%
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $364	273%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$39 - $280	273%
Zing Health Mcr Adv - All Plans	$41 - $297	287%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $80.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 86803.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Copley Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 86803.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.