CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $45
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Uch-Memorial Health System is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 5.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$45

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: $111 (1359%)

Insurance Median: $45 (551%)

Cash: $111 (1359% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $45 (551% 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 551% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 451%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 - $126	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $94	98%
Cigna	$8 - $21	98%
Cms	$8	98%
Devoted Health	$8	98%
Humana	$8	98%
Kaiser	$8 - $83	98%
Select Health	$8 - $22	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $81	98%
Kaiser Public Option	$57	698%
Kaiser Kp Select	$75	918%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$79 - $96	967%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$124	1518%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$133	1628%
First Health	$146	1787%
Multiplan	$175	2142%
Phcs	$175	2142%

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 $111.
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 Uch-Memorial Health System 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.