CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute is $41. 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 2.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $41 (287%)
Ins. Median: $41 (287% 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 287% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 187%). 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
Healthspan $15 - $5,413 105%
Medicare (plans) $15 - $5,467 105%
Medigold $15 105%
Upper Ohio Valley $15 - $5,413 105%
Humana $16 - $5,521 112%
Medicaid / KanCare $18 - $24 126%
Aetna $19 - $5,388 133%
United $19 - $64 133%
Caresource $23 - $35 161%
Mmo $23 - $59 161%
Molina $23 - $5,388 161%
Odrc $24 - $28 168%
Amerihealth $26 - $38 182%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $66 182%
Buckeye Community $26 - $34 182%
Osu Health Plan $32 - $46 224%
Lifetrac $46 - $48 322%
Ohio Ppo $46 322%
Ohiohealth $50 - $51 350%
Cigna $51 - $96 357%
Frontpath $56 392%
Healthsmart $63 441%
Multiplan $65 456%
Ohio Dept Of Health $4,289 30056%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL