CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Texas Health Specialty Hospital Forth Worth

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $126
Cash Discount Price: $87
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Texas Health Specialty Hospital Forth Worth is $126. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $87. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 8.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$87

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$126

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: $87 (610%)

Insurance Median: $126 (883%)

Cash: $87 (610% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $126 (883% 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 883% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 783%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Fort Worth Firefighters	$54 - $120	378%
City Of Fort Worth	$55 - $122	385%
Quick Trip	$102 - $228	715%
Phcs	$120 - $268	841%
Healthsmart	$121 - $269	848%
Multiplan	$125 - $279	876%
Galaxy	$127 - $282	890%
Usa	$127 - $282	890%
Cigna	$136 - $302	953%

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 $87.
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 Texas Health Specialty Hospital Forth Worth 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.