Hepatitis C antibody test cost in Mason City, IA — inpatient
In Mason City, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C antibody blood test (screening) as an inpatient: from $65.65 to $65.65, with a median of $65.65. Across Iowa, the median is $58.63 at 36 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86803, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 31, 2026 and Mar 31, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Mason City, IA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center lowest Mason City, IA · (641) 428-7000 HC Mayo Crhep Hepatitis C Antibody | $65.65 | $101.00 | $13.83–$101.00 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center lowest Mason City, IA · (641) 428-7000 HC Mayo Hepatitis C Antibody | $65.65 | $101.00 | $13.83–$101.00 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Mason City, IA · (641) 428-7000 HC Hepatitis C Antibody | $70.20 | $108.00 | $13.83–$108.00 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Mason City, IA · (641) 428-7000 HC Mayo Hepatitis C Antibody Screening | $70.20 | $108.00 | $13.83–$108.00 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $65.65, median $65.65, highest $65.65.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $65.65 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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
This blood test looks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus, which show a past or current infection. It is the usual first step in hepatitis C screening, which is recommended at least once for adults.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the antibody test only. The blood draw is often billed separately, and a positive result needs a hepatitis C RNA test, which has its own code and price.