CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital Cushing

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $106
Cash Discount Price: $45
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 7.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1027 East Cherry Street, Cushing, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$106

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: $45 (315%)

Insurance Median: $106 (743%)

Cash: $45 (315% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $106 (743% 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 743% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 643%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Black Lung [6055]	$38	266%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$38 - $45	266%
Hooray Health [8000]	$38	266%
Lucent Health [6000]	$38	266%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$38	266%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$38	266%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$41	287%
UnitedHealthcare	$41 - $75	287%
Web Tpa [2115]	$45	315%
Cigna	$74	519%
Healthpartners [1500]	$74	519%
National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695]	$74	519%
Pba [1775]	$74	519%
Global Health [1430]	$94	659%
First Health [1375]	$105 - $133	736%
Multiplan [1680]	$105 - $133	736%
Healthcare Solutions [1485]	$107	750%
Community Care [1290]	$125	876%
Fmh Benefit Services [1390]	$125	876%
Group Resources [1455]	$125	876%
Phcs [1780]	$125 - $133	876%
Healthsmart [1505]	$128	897%
Administrative Concepts [1005]	$133	932%
Allied Benefit Systems Inc [1030]	$133	932%
Allied National Global Care [1035]	$133	932%
Gilsbar [1425]	$133	932%
Healthnet [1495]	$133	932%
Mutual Of Omaha [1685]	$133	932%
New Era Life Insurance Company [1705]	$133	932%
Pan American Life Insurance Co [1770]	$133	932%
Trustmark [2030]	$133	932%
Universal Fidelity [2085]	$133	932%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$151	1058%

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 $45.
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 Hillcrest Hospital Cushing 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.