CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $40
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $40 (280%)
Insurance Median: $14 (98%)
Cash: $40 (280% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (98% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $16 28%
Caterpillar $4 28%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $4 28%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $4 28%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $4 28%
Cigna $7 49%
United $8 - $11 56%
Aetna $12 - $19 84%
Coventry $12 - $14 84%
Clear Springs Health $14 98%
Health Alliance $14 98%
Longevity Health Plan $14 98%
Medicare (plans) $14 98%
Meridian $14 - $16 98%
Molina $14 - $16 98%
UnitedHealthcare $14 98%
Zing Health $14 98%
Wellcare $15 105%
County Care Health Plan $16 112%
Youthcare Healthchoice $16 112%
Healthlink $76 533%
Equian $99 694%
Multiplan $99 694%
Zelis $99 694%
Integrated Health Plan $109 764%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals