Hepatitis C antibody test
Facility: Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute
Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 86803
- Insurance Median: $37
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.59x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 259% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 159%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 | $14 | 98% |
| Aetna | $14 | 98% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $14 | 98% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $37 | 259% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the Hepatitis C antibody test at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute in Leawood, KS, the facility's negotiated rate is $37.00, which is significantly higher than the state average of $14.27. While this test is covered by four major payers including Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, the commercial negotiated rate exceeds the Medicare benchmark by 2.6 times. Because cash prices are not listed for this service, patients with high-deductible plans should verify if paying out-of-pocket could result in lower costs, as commercial negotiated rates often exceed cash prices for shoppable tests. It is important to contact the hospital directly to confirm if "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts are available before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can bypass standard insurance billing cycles and reduce administrative fees.
Patients should be aware that while the No Surprises Act protects against balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, unexpected charges can still occur if ancillary services are billed separately. To avoid potential errors or double-charging, consumers should request a full itemized bill that lists specific CPT codes rather than accepting a summary invoice. If any charges appear incorrect, such as unbundled components or services not rendered, a formal written dispute sent to the billing supervisor is the most effective way to resolve the issue. Always compare the facility's rates against state averages and understand that commercial negotiated rates often include administrative markups, making the Medicare rate a more reliable baseline for evaluating fair pricing.