CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $178
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $178 (1247%)
Insurance Median: $15 (105%)
Cash: $178 (1247% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (105% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 - $52 98%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $14 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $31 98%
Devoted Health $14 98%
Humana $14 - $19 98%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $14 98%
United $14 - $40 98%
United Va Ccn $14 98%
Vantage Health Plan $14 - $38 98%
Amerigroup $15 105%
Dignity Care Corporation $15 105%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $15 105%
Wellcare $15 105%
Medical Development International $16 112%
Universal Healthcare $17 119%
Allegiance Health Management $26 182%
Verity $53 371%
Cigna $56 392%
Ppo Plus $68 477%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $87 610%
Gilsbar 360 $94 659%
Multiplan $96 - $103 673%
Dma Regional Ppo $124 869%
Employers Health Network $124 869%
First Health $124 869%
Healthsouth Corporation $124 869%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $139 974%
Bestcomp $144 1009%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals