CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Forrest City Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $162
  • Cash Discount Price: $129
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Forrest City Medical Center is $162. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 19.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1601 Newcastle Road, Forrest City, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$162

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: $129 (1579%)
Insurance Median: $162 (1983%)
Cash: $129 (1579% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $162 (1983% 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 1983% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1883%). 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
Ccs Prison/Naphcare-All Plans $8 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 122%
Municipal-All Plans $108 1322%
Cigna $112 1371%
Multiplan-All Plans $151 1848%
Humana $162 1983%
Aetna $172 - $194 2105%
Ambetter / Centene $312 3819%
UnitedHealthcare $365 4468%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1601 Newcastle Road, Forrest City, AR 72335
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals