CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $148
Cash Discount Price: $189
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $189. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 10.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Children's Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$189

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$148

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: $189 (1324%)

Insurance Median: $148 (1037%)

Cash: $189 (1324% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $148 (1037% 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 1037% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 937%). 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
Aetna	$13 - $173	91%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley	$14 - $205	98%
Amerihealth Caritas	$15 - $71	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $157	105%
Cigna	$15 - $173	105%
Upmc Health Plan	$44 - $121	308%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$74	519%
UnitedHealthcare	$75 - $148	526%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$77	540%
Pa Health & Wellness	$77	540%
Geisinger	$78 - $142	547%
Intergroup	$205 - $268	1437%
Coventry/First Health	$252	1766%
Saudi Armed Forces	$252	1766%
Health Payors Organization	$268	1878%
Multiplan	$268	1878%
National Provider Network	$284	1990%
Private Health Care Systems	$284	1990%

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 $189.
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 UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh 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.