CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: St Francis Hospital - Interquest

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $12
Cash Discount Price: $101
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at St Francis Hospital - Interquest is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10860 New Allegiance Dr, Colorado Springs, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$101

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: $101 (1236%)

Insurance Median: $12 (147%)

Cash: $101 (1236% 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
Aetna	$8 - $18	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $222	98%
Cigna	$8 - $11	98%
Devoted Health	$8	98%
Humana	$8	98%
Innovage	$8	98%
Kaiser	$8 - $115	98%
Medicare (plans)	$8	98%
Rocky Mountain Pace	$8	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $12	98%
Centura Employee Plan	$10	122%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$12	147%
Direct To Employer	$68	832%
Multiplan	$177 - $215	2166%

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 $101.
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 St Francis Hospital - Interquest 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.