CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $126
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $126 (883%)

Insurance Median: $19 (133%)

Cash: $126 (883% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (133% 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
Uhc_Commcoffee	$8	56%
Aetna	$14 - $15	98%
Amerihealth	$14	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $18	98%
Cigna	$14	98%
Healthy_Blue	$14	98%
Humana	$14 - $22	98%
Lhc	$14	98%
Medadv-Peoples	$14	98%
Medicaid / KanCare	$14	98%
Medicare (plans)	$14	98%
United	$14	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$14	98%
United_Caid	$14	98%
Va	$14	98%
Wellcare	$15	105%
Verity	$17	119%
Lucent	$20	140%
Ambetter / Centene	$26	182%
Workcomp_Saints	$33	231%
Lsufirst	$38	266%
Gilsbar	$82	575%
Multiplan-Pos	$101	708%
Multiplan-Ppo	$101	708%
Ppoplus	$102	715%
Stjude	$109	764%
Bayou-Med	$118	827%
Dma	$118	827%
Lsu	$118	827%
Southern-Univ	$118	827%
Womans_Hosp	$118	827%
Reny	$126	883%
Ehn	$134	939%
Workcomp_3R	$136	953%
Three_Rivers	$143	1002%
Workcomp_Strat	$143	1002%
Geha	$148	1037%
Workcomp_Fp	$151	1058%
Usa_Mco	$158	1107%

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 $126.
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 Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge 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.