CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $133
Cash Discount Price: $130
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $130. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 9.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$130

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$133

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: $130 (911%)

Insurance Median: $133 (932%)

Cash: $130 (911% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $133 (932% 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 932% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 832%). 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
Amerihealth	$35	245%
Bchp	$35	245%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $138	245%
Caresource	$35 - $69	245%
Humana	$35 - $140	245%
Molina	$35	245%
UnitedHealthcare	$35 - $140	245%
Mmo	$121 - $126	848%
Aetna	$127 - $140	890%
Ohg	$127 - $132	890%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$128 - $137	897%
Osu	$128 - $137	897%
Ohc	$131 - $137	918%
Ahpo	$133 - $138	932%
Cigna	$133 - $138	932%
Front Path Health Coalition	$133 - $138	932%
Unicare	$134 - $140	939%
The Health Plan	$135 - $141	946%
Emerald Health	$138 - $144	967%
First Health	$138 - $144	967%
Phcs	$138 - $144	967%

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 $130.
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 Nationwide Children's 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.