CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $345
Cash Discount Price: $192
vs. Medicare Baseline: 24.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is $345. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $192. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 24.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 388 Ben Bolt Avenue, Tazewell, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$192

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$345

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: $192 (1345%)

Insurance Median: $345 (2418%)

Cash: $192 (1345% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $345 (2418% 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 2418% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2318%). 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
Corvel	$14	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15	105%
Sentara Health Plan	$15 - $340	105%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$16	112%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$16	112%
Humana	$16	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$16 - $449	112%
Aetna	$279 - $365	1955%
Gateway - Tier 3	$302	2116%
Vhn - Ultra	$340	2383%
Cigna	$349 - $372	2446%
Connecticare	$384	2691%
Vhn - Plus	$423	2964%
Gateway - Tier 2	$439	3076%
Vhn	$439	3076%
Integrated Health Plan	$467	3273%
Vhn - Link	$494	3462%
Gateway - Tier 1	$522	3658%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$522	3658%
National Provider Network	$527	3693%

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 $192.
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 Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital 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.