CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $69
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes is $69. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$69

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: $98 (687%)
Insurance Median: $69 (484%)
Cash: $98 (687% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $69 (484% 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 484% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 384%). 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
Advocare/Security Health $14 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $116 98%
Freedom Blue Ppo $14 98%
Healthpartners Care Msho / Mcr Adv $14 98%
Imcare Msho Pcc Prime $14 98%
Imcare Msho Ref Req $14 98%
Itasca Med Care $14 98%
Medica Advantage Solutions $14 98%
Medica Msho/Dual Solutions $14 98%
Medica Prime Solution Group $14 98%
Medicare (plans) $14 98%
Nd Va Administration $14 98%
Platinum Blue/Vantage Blue $14 98%
Primewest $14 98%
Primewest Msho $14 98%
Secure Blue Msho $14 98%
Ubh Cost Plan $14 98%
Ubh Msho $14 98%
Ucare Msho $14 98%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $129 98%
Sanford Healthplan $46 - $69 322%
Healthpartners Care Pmap $60 420%
Medica Uplan $97 680%
Ucare $101 708%
Healthpartners $103 - $112 722%
Medica $107 - $119 750%
Wea $110 - $118 771%
Cigna $112 785%
Healthpartners Pcc Prime $112 785%
America'S Ppo $119 834%
Medica Choice $122 855%
Wps $127 - $129 890%
Aetna $130 911%
Healtheos $132 925%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals