CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $136
  • Cash Discount Price: $84
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $136. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 16.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$84

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$136

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: $84 (1028%)
Insurance Median: $136 (1665%)
Cash: $84 (1028% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $136 (1665% 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 1665% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1565%). 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
Kaiser $8 - $145 98%
Tricare $8 98%
Triwest $8 98%
Presbyterian Health Plan $18 220%
Aetna $44 - $134 539%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $104 1273%
Hmo Health Plans $107 1310%
UnitedHealthcare $134 - $141 1640%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $135 1652%
Galaxy Health Network $135 1652%
Multiplan $135 - $138 1652%
Humana $138 1689%
Pinnacol Assurance $142 1738%
Cigna $145 1775%
Colorado Access $145 1775%
Foundation Health Corp $145 1775%
Rocky Mountain $145 1775%
Uc Health Plan $145 1775%
Uchpa Phs $145 1775%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals