CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $81
  • Cash Discount Price: $86
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 9.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$81

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$8.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $8.17 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $86 (1053%)
Insurance Median: $81 (991%)
Cash: $86 (1053% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $81 (991% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $8.17 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 991% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 891%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $8 - $80 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 98%
Cigna $8 - $83 98%
Cooper Green $8 98%
Jefferson County Sheriff $8 98%
Triwest $8 98%
United Mine Workers $8 98%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $9 98%
Humana $9 - $98 110%
Viva $9 - $58 110%
Ambetter / Centene $11 135%
Phcs $69 - $80 845%
Beech Street $71 - $80 869%
One Health Plan $75 918%
Geha $80 979%
Healthchoice $80 979%
Alamed $90 1102%
Construction Claims Management $93 1138%
Multiplan $94 1151%
Corvel $95 - $104 1163%
Novanet $96 1175%
Department Of Labor $100 1224%
Heritage Summit Health $100 1224%
Pnoa $104 1273%
Three Rivers $104 1273%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL 35022
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals