CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $102
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 4.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $102 (1248%)

Insurance Median: $37 (453%)

Cash: $102 (1248% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (453% 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 453% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 353%). 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 - $40	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $172	98%
Cigna	$8 - $19	98%
Cms	$8	98%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$8 - $155	98%
Devoted Health	$8	98%
Humana	$8	98%
Kaiser	$8 - $171	98%
Select Health	$8 - $22	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $20	98%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$95 - $149	1163%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$103 - $108	1261%
Kaiser Public Option	$114	1395%
Phcs	$161	1971%
Multiplan	$175	2142%
First Health	$204	2497%
Midlands Choice	$204	2497%

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 $102.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.