CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $167
Cash Discount Price: $323
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases is $167. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $323. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 11.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1275 York Ave, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$323

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$167

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: $323 (2263%)

Insurance Median: $167 (1170%)

Cash: $323 (2263% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $167 (1170% 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 1170% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1070%). 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
Emblem	$14 - $240	98%
Healthfirst	$28 - $255	196%
Fidelis	$32 - $38	224%
Cigna	$50	350%
Oxford	$57	399%
UnitedHealthcare	$57	399%
Aetna	$73 - $158	512%
Empire	$98 - $123	687%
Magnacare	$205 - $340	1437%
Metroplus	$208 - $276	1458%
Urn	$227 - $302	1591%
6 Degrees Health	$250 - $332	1752%
Multiplan	$288 - $382	2018%

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 $323.
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 Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases 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.