CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $62
  • Cash Discount Price: $16,136
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 7.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16,136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$62

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: $16,136 (197503%)
Insurance Median: $62 (759%)
Cash: $16,136 (197503% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $62 (759% 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 759% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 659%). 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 - $161 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $8,904 98%
Geha $8 98%
Iowa Total Care $8 - $16 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 - $17 98%
Medicare (plans) $8 - $15 98%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $464 98%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $464 110%
Amish Hospital Aid $11 - $20 135%
Centivo $12 - $22 147%
Oscar $12 - $21 147%
Ambetter / Centene $14 - $25 171%
Claimdoc $16 - $30 196%
Nova $16 - $30 196%
Health Choices $93 1138%
Medical Associates $93 1138%
1199 National Benefit Fund $161 1971%
Allied Benefit Systems $161 1971%
Asr Health Benefits $161 1971%
Christian Brother Services $161 1971%
Coventry $161 1971%
First Health $161 1971%
Lucent Health $161 1971%
Luminare Health $161 1971%
Medical Mutual $161 1971%
Meritain $161 1971%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $161 1971%
Webtpa $161 1971%
Cigna $278 3403%
Health Partners $295 3611%
Auxiant $302 3696%
Medica $302 3696%
Midlands $302 3696%
Midlands Choice $302 3696%
Usa Managed Care $394 4823%
Crime Victim Assistance $464 5679%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $8,904 108984%
Blue Care Network $8,904 108984%
Blue Distinction Transplant $8,904 108984%
Blue Shield - Ca $8,904 108984%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $8,904 108984%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $8,904 108984%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $8,904 108984%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $8,904 108984%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $8,904 108984%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals