CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 86803
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Swedish Medical Center is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $75 (526%)
Insurance Median: $21 (147%)
Cash: $75 (526% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (147% 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
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $17 91%
Aetna $15 - $51 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $26 105%
Humana $15 105%
Molina $15 105%
Amerigroup $16 112%
Kaiser $21 147%
Community Health Plan $23 161%
Coordinated Care $26 182%
Cigna $28 196%
Providence Health Plan $43 301%
First Choice $67 - $71 470%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals