CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Dundy County Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $130
  • Cash Discount Price: $176
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Dundy County Hospital is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $176. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 9.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in P O Box 626, 1313 North Cheyenne St, Benkelman, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$176

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$130

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: $176 (1233%)
Insurance Median: $130 (911%)
Cash: $176 (1233% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $130 (911% 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 911% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 811%). 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
Molina $98 687%
UnitedHealthcare $98 - $127 687%
Medica $108 757%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $127 - $196 890%
Total Care $129 904%
Wellcare $130 911%
Midlands Choice $147 1030%
Multiplan $192 1345%
Aetna $278 1948%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: P O Box 626, 1313 North Cheyenne St, Benkelman, NE 69021
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals