CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Childress Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $40
  • Cash Discount Price: $110
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Childress Regional Medical Center is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$40

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: $110 (771%)
Insurance Median: $40 (280%)
Cash: $110 (771% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $40 (280% 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 280% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 180%). 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
Amerigroup $12 84%
Superior Healthplan Inc. $12 84%
Firstcare $13 - $20 91%
Aetna $14 - $88 98%
Humana $14 98%
UnitedHealthcare $24 168%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $40 - $75 280%
Choicecare Network $72 505%
Cigna $80 561%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock $83 582%
Bsa Provider Network $94 659%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX 79201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals