CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Lucas County Health Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $53
  • Cash Discount Price: $73
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Lucas County Health Center is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $73. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 6.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North 7Th Street, Chariton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$73

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$53

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: $73 (894%)
Insurance Median: $53 (649%)
Cash: $73 (894% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $53 (649% 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 649% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 549%). 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
Humana $8 - $69 98%
Aetna $45 551%
Medicare (plans) $45 551%
UnitedHealthcare $45 - $63 551%
Occunet $49 600%
Wellmark Hmo $53 649%
Wellmark Ppo $53 649%
Iowa Total Care $57 698%
Molina $57 698%
Midlands Choice $77 942%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North 7Th Street, Chariton, IA 50049
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals