CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $165
Cash Discount Price: $150
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital is $165. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 11.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 S Academy St, Ahoskie, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$150

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$165

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: $150 (1051%)

Insurance Median: $165 (1156%)

Cash: $150 (1051% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $165 (1156% 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 1156% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1056%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Humana	$14	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $146	98%
Aetna	$15 - $218	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $147	105%
Liberty Advantage [1313]	$15	105%
Trillium [1296]	$18	126%
Longevity Health [1411]	$19	133%
Wellcare [1320]	$26	182%
Carolina Complete Health [1317]	$26	182%
Amerihealth McAid Adv [1316]	$27	189%
Nc Dept of Public Safety [1095]	$97	680%
Medcost [1067]	$165 - $174	1156%
Cigna	$227 - $256	1591%
Multiplan [1031]	$254	1780%

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 $150.
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 Vidant Roanoke Chowan 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.