CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $15
Cash Discount Price: $40
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 E 15Th Street, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$40

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: $40 (280%)

Insurance Median: $15 (105%)

Cash: $40 (280% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $67	77%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate	$11 - $15	77%
Dell Star	$11 - $15	77%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $15	77%
Wellpoint Star	$11 - $15	77%
Wellpoint Star Plus	$11 - $15	77%
Ambetter / Centene	$12 - $16	84%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate	$12 - $15	84%
Wellpoint Star Kids	$12	84%
Champva	$17 - $19	119%
Humana	$24	168%
Superior Star	$28 - $62	196%
Superior Star Foster	$28 - $62	196%
Superior Star Kids	$28 - $62	196%
Superior Star Plus	$28 - $62	196%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate	$31 - $69	217%
Cigna	$33	231%
Seton Performance Plus	$35	245%
Aetna	$38 - $106	266%
Covenant Health	$78	547%

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 $40.
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 Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx 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.