CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Bienville Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $74
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Bienville Medical Center is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $74 (519%)
Insurance Median: $45 (315%)
Cash: $74 (519% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (315% 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 315% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 215%). 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
Aetna $5 - $165 35%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $14 35%
Mmd Amerihealth Caritas $5 - $14 35%
Mmd Healthy Blue $5 - $14 35%
Mmd La Hlth Conn $5 - $14 35%
Mmd Misc $5 - $14 35%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $89 35%
Ambetter / Centene $14 - $89 98%
Humana $14 - $107 98%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $14 - $89 98%
Medicare (plans) $14 - $89 98%
Misc Mgd Care $14 - $165 98%
Mmc Blue Advantage $14 - $89 98%
Mmc Misc $14 - $89 98%
Peoples Health Mcr Adv $14 - $89 98%
Va Health $14 - $89 98%
Cashiering $33 - $99 231%
Cigna $41 - $82 287%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 - $99 350%
Wc City Of Arcadia $74 - $148 519%
Wc House Of Raeford $74 - $148 519%
Wc Misc $74 - $148 519%
Wc Stonetrust $74 - $148 519%
Aarp $82 - $165 575%
Allegiance Health Managme $82 - $165 575%
Amfirst $82 - $165 575%
Apwu $82 - $165 575%
Liberty Mutual $82 - $165 575%
Misc Comm A-L $82 - $165 575%
Misc Comm M-Z $82 - $165 575%
Tricare $82 - $165 575%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA 71001
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals