CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Athur M Blank Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $313
Cash Discount Price: $457
vs. Medicare Baseline: 38.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Athur M Blank Hospital is $313. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $457. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 38.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2220 North Druid Hills Road Ne, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$457

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$313

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: $457 (5594%)

Insurance Median: $313 (3831%)

Cash: $457 (5594% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $313 (3831% 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 3831% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3731%). 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

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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
Caresource [61]	$12	147%
Peachstate [43]	$12	147%
Amerigroup [102]	$13	159%
Cigna	$302	3696%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$303 - $446	3709%
United [5]	$303	3709%
Ambetter / Centene	$306	3745%
Oscar [228]	$306	3745%
Aetna	$308	3770%
Caresource Marketplace Bronze/Silver/Gold [60]	$311	3807%
Kaiser [6]	$311	3807%
Sidecar Health [236]	$315	3856%
Direct Employer Agreements [72]	$320 - $388	3917%
Coventry [9]	$321	3929%
First Health [74]	$343	4198%
Northeast Georgia Heatlh System [808]	$343	4198%
Veracity Benefits [809]	$343	4198%
Phcs [93]	$388	4749%
Secure Health [340]	$388	4749%
Beech Street [71]	$411	5031%
Multiplan [92]	$448	5483%
Novanet [41]	$457	5594%

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 $457.
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 Athur M Blank Hospital 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.