CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $12
Cash Discount Price: $105
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 28062 Baxter Road, Murrieta, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12

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: $105 (1285%)

Insurance Median: $12 (147%)

Cash: $105 (1285% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $12 (147% 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
Alpha Care Medical Group	$8 - $12	98%
Dignity Health	$8 - $12	98%
Epic Health Plan	$8 - $42	98%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$8 - $10	98%
Trivalley Medical Group	$8	98%
Vantage Medical Group	$8 - $12	98%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$9 - $73	110%
UnitedHealthcare	$9	110%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$10	122%
Adventist Health	$13 - $81	159%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$16 - $101	196%
Aetna	$35 - $45	428%
Heritage Provider Network	$40 - $273	490%
Cigna	$42	514%
Multiplan	$49 - $302	600%
Blue Shield Of California	$53 - $66	649%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$75	918%

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 $105.
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 Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta 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.