CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis C antibody test

Facility: Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 86803 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 86803
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $134
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis C antibody test at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $134. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14.27, this hospital’s rate is 7.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1340 Hal Greer Boulevard, Huntington, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$134

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $134 (939%)

Insurance Median: $114 (799%)

Cash: $134 (939% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (799% 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 799% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 699%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $127	63%
The Healthplan	$13	91%
Unicare	$13	91%
Aetna	$14 - $121	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $107	98%
Humana	$14	98%
Peak Health	$14 - $114	98%
Peia	$14	98%
Caresource	$18 - $128	126%
Cigna	$122	855%
Firsthealth	$128	897%
Healthsmart	$128	897%
Phcs Multiplan	$128	897%
Zelis Network	$128	897%

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 $134.
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 Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc 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.