CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $194
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $194. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 13.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$194

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%)
Insurance Median: $194 (1359%)
Ins. Median: $194 (1359% 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 1359% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1259%). 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
Texaschildrens $12 - $144 84%
Medicare (plans) $37 - $144 259%
Vacare $37 - $144 259%
Memorialhermannhealth $54 - $245 378%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $58 - $235 406%
Cigna $58 - $245 406%
UnitedHealthcare $58 - $245 406%
Aetna $60 - $245 420%
Humana $61 - $252 427%
Ontarioministriesofhealth $61 - $242 427%
Beijingst.Lucia $62 - $245 434%
Embassyofqatar $62 - $245 434%
Emergingtherapysolutions $62 - $262 434%
Interlink $62 - $278 434%
Tricare $62 - $245 434%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare $66 - $262 463%
Interlink_Cancercare $66 - $262 463%
Saudiarmedforces $66 - $262 463%
Uae_Medical $66 - $262 463%
Uaepoliceattache $66 - $262 463%
Healthsmart $71 - $278 498%
Multiplan $71 - $281 498%
Phcs $71 - $281 498%
Vantage $71 - $278 498%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL