CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Banner Churchill Community Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $86
Cash Discount Price: $55
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Banner Churchill Community Hospital is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 6.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 East Williams Avenue, Fallon, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$86

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: $55 (385%)

Insurance Median: $86 (603%)

Cash: $55 (385% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $86 (603% 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 603% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 503%). 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
Aetna	$25 - $89	175%
Banner Health	$30	210%
Hometown Health	$30 - $90	210%
Silversummit Healthplan	$30 - $86	210%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$30 - $39	210%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $86	210%
Humana	$32	224%
Nevada Preferred Healthcare Providers	$86	603%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$87	610%
Multiplan	$89	624%
Cigna	$90	631%
Coventry	$91	638%

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 $55.
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 Banner Churchill Community 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.