CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Temple University Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $21
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Temple University Hospital is $21. 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 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21

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: $21 (147%)

Ins. Median: $21 (147% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $155	98%
Cigna	$14 - $15	98%
Humana	$14	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $188	98%
Aetna	$15 - $149	105%
Clover Health	$15	105%
Health Partners Plans	$15 - $20	105%
Innovage	$15	105%
Keystone First	$15 - $46	105%
Upmc Health Plan	$15 - $42	105%
Geisinger	$16 - $151	112%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$16 - $42	112%
Elder Health	$17	119%
Gateway Health Plan	$18	126%
Wtc Health Program	$18	126%
Amerihealth Caritas	$19	133%
Naphcare	$21	147%
Occunet	$21	147%
Oscar Health	$21	147%
Prime Health Services	$23	161%

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 $X.
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 Temple University 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.