CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Fairview Bethesda Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $59
Cash Discount Price: $37
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Fairview Bethesda Hospital is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45 10Th St W, Saint Paul, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$59

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: $37 (259%)

Insurance Median: $59 (413%)

Cash: $37 (259% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $59 (413% 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 413% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 313%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Health Partners	$12 - $104	84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $79	91%
Itasca Medical Care	$14	98%
Medica	$14 - $97	98%
Primewest	$14	98%
Sanford Health Plan	$14 - $79	98%
Security Health Plan	$14 - $100	98%
South Country Health Alliance	$14	98%
Ucare	$14 - $56	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $76	98%
Wellcare	$14	98%
Hennepin Health	$15 - $16	105%
America'S Ppo	$24 - $96	168%
First Health	$38 - $110	266%
Multiplan	$40 - $114	280%
Private Healthcare Systems	$40 - $114	280%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$42 - $120	294%

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 $37.
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 Fairview Bethesda Hospital 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.