CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp at Stanford

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $332
  • Cash Discount Price: $318
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 40.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp at Stanford is $332. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $318. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 40.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$318

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$332

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: $318 (3892%)
Insurance Median: $332 (4064%)
Cash: $318 (3892% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $332 (4064% 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 4064% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3964%). 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 $158 - $332 1934%
Meritain Health $158 - $332 1934%
Blue Shield $199 - $418 2436%
Blue Shield Out Of State $199 - $418 2436%
Health Net $8,000 97919%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens