CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $143
Cash Discount Price: $143
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $143. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 10.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 West Stout Street, Rice Lake, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$143

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$143

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: $143 (1002%)

Insurance Median: $143 (1002%)

Cash: $143 (1002% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $143 (1002% 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 1002% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 902%). 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
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$14 - $98	98%
Veteran'S Administration (Va Ccn)	$14	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $89	105%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$15 - $144	105%
Managed Health Services	$16	112%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$16	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$50 - $124	350%
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$75	526%
Amish/Mennonite	$82	575%
Sanford Health Plan	$82	575%
The Alliance	$102 - $747	715%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$128	897%
Besse Forest Products	$142	995%
Cigna	$142	995%
Corvel	$142	995%
First Health	$142	995%
Health Partners	$142	995%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$142	995%
Rice Lake School District	$142	995%
Medica Of Wi	$143 - $146	1002%
Trilogy	$143 - $144	1002%
Coventry	$144	1009%
Health Smart	$144	1009%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$146	1023%
Wps Health Insurance	$146	1023%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$147	1030%

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 $143.
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 Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake 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.