CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Queens Hospital Center is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $14 (98%)
Insurance Median: $44 (308%)
Cash: $14 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (308% 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 308% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 208%). 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 $10 - $100 70%
Healthfirst $10 - $100 70%
Aetna $11 - $42 77%
Elderplan $14 98%
Fidelis $14 - $100 98%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $15 105%
Magnacare $17 119%
Villagecare Max $17 - $51 119%
Centerlight $18 - $30 126%
Hamaspik $18 126%
Local 1199 $20 - $51 140%
Oscar $20 - $21 140%
Oxford $21 147%
United $21 - $47 147%
Wellcare $22 - $36 154%
Affinity $25 - $100 175%
Cigna $35 245%
Carelon $39 - $44 273%
Emblem $42 - $60 294%
Metroplus $43 - $100 301%
Amidacare $44 308%
Senior Whole Health $44 308%
United Behavioral Health $44 - $49 308%
Carelon (Amida Care) $45 315%
Vnsny $45 - $51 315%
Multiplan $48 336%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals