CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: University Medical Center New Orleans

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $33
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at University Medical Center New Orleans is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $33 (231%)

Insurance Median: $42 (294%)

Cash: $33 (231% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (294% 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 294% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 194%). 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
Aetna	$14 - $46	98%
Amerihealth [3503]	$14	98%
Healthy Blue Louisiana [3502]	$14	98%
Humana	$14 - $46	98%
La Healthcare Connections [3504]	$14	98%
Medicaid / KanCare	$14	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $46	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $46	133%
Audubon Nature Health Plan [1126]	$21	147%
Vantage [1071]	$32	224%
Medicare (plans)	$46 - $51	322%
Tricare	$53	371%
Ambetter / Centene	$60	420%

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 $33.
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 University Medical Center New Orleans 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.