CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Capital Medical Center

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $88
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Capital Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3900 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Olympia, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

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: $88 (617%)

Insurance Median: $18 (126%)

Cash: $88 (617% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18 (126% 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.

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
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$8 - $24	56%
Coordinated Care	$8	56%
Molina	$8 - $26	56%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $17	56%
Wellpoint	$12	84%
Aetna	$14 - $83	98%
Premera	$14 - $18	98%
Regence	$14	98%
Wellcare	$15	105%
First Choice	$17 - $27	119%
Kaiser	$18	126%
Pacificsource	$18 - $21	126%
Ambetter / Centene	$26	182%
Multiplan/Phcs	$160 - $175	1121%
First Health	$186	1303%

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 $88.
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 Capital Medical Center 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.