CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Alameda Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $159
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Alameda Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2070 Clinton Avenue, Alameda, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $159 (1946%)
Insurance Median: $8 (98%)
Cash: $159 (1946% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (98% 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.

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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
Alameda Alliance Commercial Alternate [4801] $6 73%
Alameda Alliance Mgd Mcal Alternate [2801] $6 73%
Alameda Alliance Non-Verified [1002303] $6 73%
Alameda Alliance [1002106] $6 73%
Alameda Alliance [1002206] $6 73%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Managed Care [1026106] $6 73%
Mc Alameda Alliance Capitation [1002103] $6 73%
Aetna $8 - $32 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $197 98%
Brown Toland Medical Group Alternate [1049301] $8 98%
Brown Toland Medical Group [1049001] $8 98%
Brown Toland Mgd Mcr Alternate [1802] $8 98%
Medicare (plans) $8 98%
Cigna $33 404%
Health Net [1022001] $41 502%
UnitedHealthcare $114 - $152 1395%
Blue Shield [1006001] $168 - $197 2056%
Kaiser Commercial [1026001] $206 2521%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2070 Clinton Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals