CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $85
  • Cash Discount Price: $244
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Medstar Washington Hospital Center is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $244. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 10.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 Irving Street Nw, Washington, DC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$244

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$85

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: $244 (2987%)
Insurance Median: $85 (1040%)
Cash: $244 (2987% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $85 (1040% 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 1040% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 940%). 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 $8 - $259 98%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $8 98%
Tricare $8 98%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $109 98%
Health Care Service Corporation $9 110%
Humana $9 110%
Kaiser Permanente $9 - $188 110%
Mamsi $12 147%
Amerigroup $16 196%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $16 196%
Hscsn $16 196%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $16 - $180 196%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $85 1040%
Cigna $224 2742%
Pfc $244 2987%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $281 3439%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $300 3672%
First Health $319 3905%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 110 Irving Street Nw, Washington, DC 20010
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals