CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Livingston Healthcare

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $121
  • Cash Discount Price: $125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Livingston Healthcare is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 8.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 320 Alpenglow Lane, Livingston, MT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$121

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: $125 (876%)
Insurance Median: $121 (848%)
Cash: $125 (876% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $121 (848% 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 848% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 748%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $67 - $137 470%
UnitedHealthcare $67 - $130 470%
Humana $68 - $73 477%
Pacificsource Mcr $76 - $82 533%
Pacificsource - All Other Plans $118 - $128 827%
Allegiance - All Plans $121 - $130 848%
First Choice/Hin - All Plans $121 - $130 848%
Interwest Ppo - All Other Plans $121 - $130 848%
Coventry - All Plans $123 - $133 862%
Interwest Trad $124 - $134 869%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 320 Alpenglow Lane, Livingston, MT 59047
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals