CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $241
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Geisinger-Community Medical Center is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $241. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 7.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$241

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

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: $241 (1689%)

Insurance Median: $110 (771%)

Cash: $241 (1689% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (771% 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 771% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 671%). 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
Geisinger Health Plan	$14 - $41	98%
Medicare (plans)	$14	98%
Prison Health Services	$14	98%
Aetna	$15 - $230	105%
Humana	$15	105%
Medicaid / KanCare	$19	133%
Geisinger Family Plan	$20	140%
Amerihealth	$22	154%
Upmc For You	$22	154%
Health Partners	$23	161%
Upmc Chip	$24	168%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $136	210%
Ambetter / Centene	$47	329%
UnitedHealthcare	$165	1156%
Cigna	$172	1205%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$194	1359%
Healthnet	$228	1598%
Universal Managed Care	$241 - $253	1689%
Intergroup Services	$311 - $350	2179%
Multiplan	$331	2320%

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 $241.
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 Geisinger-Community Medical Center 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.