CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $16 (112%)
Insurance Median: $14 (98%)
Cash: $16 (112% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (98% 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.

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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 $12 - $30 84%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 84%
Superior_Mcd $12 84%
Aetna $14 98%
Ambetter / Centene $14 98%
Edhp $14 98%
Humana $14 - $91 98%
Mcr_United $14 98%
Medicare (plans) $14 98%
Sendero $14 98%
Triwest $14 98%
Wellcare $14 98%
United_Healthcare $18 126%
90_Degree_Benefits $21 147%
Cigna $21 147%
Scott_And_White $23 161%
Multiplan $91 638%
Beech_Street $98 687%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX 78746
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals