CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $16
Cash Discount Price: $339
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $339. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 18321 Clark Street, Tarzana, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$339

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$16

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: $339 (4149%)

Insurance Median: $16 (196%)

Cash: $339 (4149% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $16 (196% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 - $21	98%
Humana	$8	98%
Central Health Plan	$9	110%
La Care Health Plan	$11	135%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $51	147%
Cigna	$14	171%
Healthnet	$15 - $17	184%
First Health/Coventry	$16	196%
UnitedHealthcare	$16	196%
Blue Shield	$22 - $78	269%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $339.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80076.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80076.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.