CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Ohio State University State Health System is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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%)
Insurance Median: $29 (203%)
Ins. Median: $29 (203% 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 203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 103%). 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
Aetna $14 - $56 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $68 98%
Medicare (plans) $14 - $15 98%
Medigold $14 98%
Mmo $14 - $16 98%
Molina $14 - $24 98%
United $14 98%
Upper Ohio Valley $14 - $46 98%
Buckeye Community $15 - $22 105%
Caresource $15 - $22 105%
Healthspan $15 - $34 105%
Humana $15 - $49 105%
Osu Health Plan $22 - $35 154%
Ohio Ppo $26 - $31 182%
Odrc $28 196%
Ohiohealth $46 - $52 322%
Lifetrac $48 336%
Frontpath $56 392%
Multiplan $56 392%
Healthsmart $63 441%
Cigna $84 589%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals