CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $60
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Northwest Health - Starke is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$60

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: $60 (420%)
Insurance Median: $14 (98%)
Cash: $60 (420% 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.

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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
Lutheran $4 - $111 28%
Self Pay $4 - $226 28%
Medpartners $5 - $138 35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $23 42%
Alpha Baking $7 - $185 49%
Physicians Health Plan $7 - $170 49%
Encore $10 - $357 70%
Php $10 - $247 70%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $291 77%
Aetna $13 - $355 91%
Cigna $13 - $341 91%
Multiplan Inc $13 - $370 91%
Tricare $13 91%
Caresource $14 98%
Community Health Alliance $14 - $370 98%
Coventry First Health $14 - $355 98%
Humana $14 98%
Lutheran Network $14 - $361 98%
Managed Health Services $14 - $29 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 98%
Medicare (plans) $14 98%
Mhs $14 98%
Node Champva $14 98%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $14 98%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $14 98%
Node Va $14 98%
Sagamore Health Network $14 - $361 98%
In Dept Of Correction $15 105%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $15 105%
Ppom $15 - $386 105%
Us Department Of Labor $18 126%
Indiana Workers Comp $29 203%
Encore Kba Epo $34 238%
Magnacare Ma $34 238%
Encore Kba Ppo $43 301%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals