CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Phoenixville Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Phoenixville Hospital is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 140 Nutt Road, Phoenixville, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $68 (477%)
Insurance Median: $35 (245%)
Cash: $68 (477% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (245% 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 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). 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
Cigna $14 98%
UnitedHealthcare $17 119%
Geisinger $23 161%
Health Partners $24 168%
Pa Health And Wellness $24 168%
Upmc $27 - $38 189%
Health America $29 203%
Aetna $32 - $36 224%
Keystone First $34 238%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $62 - $75 434%
First Health $243 1703%
Devon $265 1857%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 140 Nutt Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals