CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at University Health System, Inc is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

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: $19 (133%)
Insurance Median: $35 (245%)
Cash: $19 (133% 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
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $54 35%
Cigna $14 - $80 98%
Humana $14 98%
Aetna $15 - $54 105%
American Health $15 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $49 105%
Devoted Health $15 105%
Medicare (plans) $15 105%
Nhc $15 105%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $15 105%
Wellpoint $15 - $18 105%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $31 217%
Multiplan $46 322%
Nx Health $46 322%
Phcs $46 322%
Naphcare $50 350%
Coventry $54 378%
Beechstreet $58 406%
Prime Health $58 - $77 406%
Seven Corners $58 406%
Usa $62 434%
Evolutions $69 484%
Galaxy $69 484%
Healthsmart $69 484%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals