CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $140
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Medical Center Hospital is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $140 (981%)
Insurance Median: $30 (210%)
Cash: $140 (981% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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
Geha $7 49%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $19 49%
Corvel Wc $11 77%
Ambetter / Centene $12 - $15 84%
Amerigroup $12 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $94 84%
Community Health Choice $12 84%
First Care Health Plan $12 84%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 - $13 84%
Superior Chips $12 84%
Superior Health Plan $12 84%
Aetna $14 - $144 98%
Care Improvement Plus $14 98%
Humana $14 98%
Novitas Solutions $14 98%
Triwest Va Ccn $14 98%
Wellcare By Allwell $15 105%
Group Resources $17 119%
Workers Comp $29 203%
Health Select $39 - $94 273%
90 Degree Benefits $46 - $105 322%
Caprock $62 - $73 434%
Cigna $62 434%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $68 - $131 477%
State Comptroller $109 764%
Texas Mutual Wc $144 1009%
Firstcare $153 1072%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX 79761
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals