CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $20
Cash Discount Price: $49
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20

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: $49 (343%)

Insurance Median: $20 (140%)

Cash: $49 (343% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20 (140% 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
Louisiana Healthcare Connections	$5	35%
Aetna	$14 - $88	98%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana	$14	98%
Arcadian Health Plan	$14	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $51	98%
Christus Health	$14 - $20	98%
Coventry	$14	98%
Healthy Blue Louisiana	$14	98%
Humana	$14 - $48	98%
Triwest	$14	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $15	98%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$14 - $94	98%
Dignity Health	$15	105%
Peoples Health	$15	105%
Wellcare	$15	105%
Allyalign Health	$16	112%
Medicare (plans)	$16	112%
Active Med	$25	175%
Cigna	$88	617%
Lsu First Choice Verity	$94	659%
Gilsbar, Inc.	$113	792%
Healthcare Highways	$113	792%
Verity Healthnet	$113	792%
Healthsmart	$123 - $151	862%
Ppoplus Llc	$123	862%
Five Point Credit Union	$132	925%
Multiplan	$132	925%
Phcs	$132	925%
Health Management Network	$151	1058%
Provider Select	$151	1058%
First Health	$161	1128%
Verity Healthnet National	$161	1128%

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 $49.
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 Christus St Frances Cabrini 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.