CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $160
  • Cash Discount Price: $214
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at PAM Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre is $160. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $214. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 11.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 575 North River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$214

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$160

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: $214 (1500%)
Insurance Median: $160 (1121%)
Cash: $214 (1500% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $160 (1121% 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 1121% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1021%). 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
America'S Choice $150 1051%
Intergroup $160 1121%
Provider Network Of Amercia $160 1121%
Quik Trip $160 1121%
Usa Managed Care Organization $160 1121%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $160 1121%
Devon Health Services $171 1198%
Multiplan/Phcs $171 1198%
Prime Health Services $182 1275%
Medincrease $192 1345%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 575 North River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL