CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $27
Cash Discount Price: $59
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 Hospital Drive, Shelbyville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$27

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: $59 (413%)

Insurance Median: $27 (189%)

Cash: $59 (413% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $27 (189% 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	$12 - $67	84%
Humana	$13 - $26	91%
Aetna	$14 - $26	98%
Essence Health	$14	98%
Passport	$14 - $78	98%
Senior Care Communty Of Ky	$14	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $74	98%
Va Ccn	$14	98%
Communicare	$15	105%
Devoted	$15	105%
Signature	$15 - $78	105%
Wellcare	$15 - $25	105%
Velocity	$18 - $153	126%
Key Benefit Administrators	$19	133%
Cigna	$23	161%
Prime Group Health	$55 - $133	385%
Encore	$94	659%
Multiplan	$103 - $140	722%
Omca	$148	1037%
Corvel	$156	1093%
Cshn	$156	1093%
Health Smart	$156	1093%
National Comp Care	$156	1093%

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 $59.
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 Uofl Health - Shelbyville 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.