CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $92
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $92 (645%)
Insurance Median: $35 (245%)
Cash: $92 (645% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (245% 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 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $13 91%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $14 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $26 98%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $14 98%
Humana $14 98%
Medicare (plans) $14 98%
Ochsner Health Plan $14 98%
UnitedHealthcare $14 98%
Aetna $15 - $81 105%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $15 105%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $15 105%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $15 105%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $15 105%
Tricare $16 112%
Zelis $30 - $326 210%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $32 - $355 224%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $35 - $382 245%
First Health Network $40 - $444 280%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $40 - $444 280%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $40 - $444 280%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $43 - $474 301%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $43 - $474 301%
Cigna $46 - $509 322%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $46 - $503 322%
Prime Health Services Ppo $46 - $503 322%
Usa Managed Care Network $46 - $503 322%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals