Hepatitis B core antibody cost in Homer, AK
In Homer, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis B core antibody test (total): from $102.14 to $102.14, with a median of $102.14. Across Alaska, the median is $73.22 at 14 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86704, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between May 11, 2026 and May 11, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Peninsula Hospital Homer, AK · (907) 235-8101 Hepatitis B core antibody measurement | $102.14 | $136.18 | $95.33–$133.46 | 25% | May 11, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $102.14, median $102.14, highest $102.14.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
A hepatitis B core antibody test shows whether a person has ever been infected with hepatitis B. It is part of hepatitis B screening together with the surface antigen and surface antibody tests.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.