CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $54
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4220 Harding Rd, Po Box 380, Nashville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $54 (378%)
Insurance Median: $15 (105%)
Cash: $54 (378% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (105% 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.

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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
Community Plan $5 - $13 35%
Americhoice Mcr Replacement $13 - $14 91%
Amerigroup $13 91%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $15 91%
Point Comfort Underwriters $13 91%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $14 91%
Ascension Complete $14 98%
Centurion Of Tn $14 98%
Covid Uninsured Test Fund $14 98%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement $14 98%
Humana $14 - $29 98%
Nhc Advantage $14 98%
Tricare $14 98%
Triwest Va Pccc $14 98%
Aetna $15 - $94 105%
Amerigroup Mcr Replacement $15 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $41 105%
Select Specialty West $18 126%
Ambetter / Centene $19 133%
Cigna $20 - $55 140%
Oscar Health $20 140%
Oscar Health Plan $20 140%
Smart Health $20 140%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4220 Harding Rd, Po Box 380, Nashville, TN 37205
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals