CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Peterson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $232
  • Cash Discount Price: $203
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Peterson Regional Medical Center is $232. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 16.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 551 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$232

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: $203 (1423%)
Insurance Median: $232 (1626%)
Cash: $203 (1423% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $232 (1626% 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 1626% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1526%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $267 98%
Humana $14 - $276 98%
Aetna $15 - $232 105%
Devoted Health $15 - $188 105%
Ambetter / Centene $17 119%
Superior Healthplan $145 - $304 1016%
UnitedHealthcare $276 1934%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 551 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals