CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Franciscan Health Lafayette

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $118
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Franciscan Health Lafayette is $118. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 8.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$118

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: $54 (378%)

Insurance Median: $118 (827%)

Cash: $54 (378% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $118 (827% 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 827% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 727%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $14	77%
Mdwise [1175]	$14	98%
Medicaid / KanCare	$14 - $17	98%
Medicare (plans)	$14	98%
Unicare [1150]	$14	98%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$16	112%
Workers Comp [1172]	$29	203%
Commercial [2001]	$64 - $245	448%
Managed Care [2000]	$64 - $220	448%
Aetna	$100 - $177	701%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $130	750%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$118	827%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$118 - $130	827%
Humana	$165	1156%
Cigna	$168 - $196	1177%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$168	1177%

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 $54.
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 Franciscan Health Lafayette 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.