CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Punxsutawney Area Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $17
Cash Discount Price: $44
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Punxsutawney Area Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17

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: $44 (308%)

Insurance Median: $17 (119%)

Cash: $44 (308% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $17 (119% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $48	42%
Cigna	$7 - $71	49%
Highmark	$9 - $38	63%
Highmark Wholecare	$9 - $21	63%
Tricare	$12	84%
Aetna	$14 - $31	98%
Amerihealth Caritas	$14 - $19	98%
Geisinger Health Plan	$14 - $25	98%
Humana	$14	98%
United Mine Workers Of America	$14	98%
Upmc Health Plan	$14 - $86	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$15 - $26	105%
Pa Health And Wellness Commercial	$18 - $29	126%
Geisinger	$20 - $40	140%
Pa Workers Compensation	$112 - $119	785%

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 $44.
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 Punxsutawney Area 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.