CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $33
  • Cash Discount Price: $294
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Research Medical Center is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $294. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$294

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$33

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: $294 (2060%)
Insurance Median: $33 (231%)
Cash: $294 (2060% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $33 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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
Cigna $7 - $147 49%
Aetna $13 - $150 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $115 98%
Coventry $14 - $118 98%
Devoted Health $14 98%
Humana $14 - $191 98%
Triwest Health Alliance $14 98%
United $14 - $132 98%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $294 98%
Amerigroup $15 105%
Celtic $15 105%
Healthyblue $15 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $15 105%
Pyramid Life $15 105%
Unicare $15 105%
Wellcare $15 105%
Home State Health Plan $17 119%
Oscar $22 154%
Multiplan $25 - $218 175%
Corvel Corporation $30 - $191 210%
Oha Network $31 - $147 217%
Ambetter / Centene $55 385%
Nhc Advantage $56 392%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $59 413%
Universal Healthcare $103 722%
Coventry Kc Mo $121 848%
College Park Family Care Center $126 883%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $141 - $147 988%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $221 1549%
Cco, Inc. $235 1647%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $235 1647%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals