CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Knoxville Hospital & Clinics

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $83
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $83. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 7.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1002 South Lincoln Street, Knoxville, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$83

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

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: $83 (1016%)

Insurance Median: $61 (747%)

Cash: $83 (1016% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (747% 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 747% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 647%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Wellmark Hmo 7/1/22	$54	661%
Amerigroup Mcaid	$59	722%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Plans	$59	722%
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans	$59	722%
Wellmark Ppo 7/1/22-All Other Plans	$59	722%
Aetna	$61	747%
Amerigroup Mcr - All Other Plans	$61	747%
Humana	$61 - $117	747%
UnitedHealthcare	$61 - $128	747%
Oscar-All Plans	$91	1114%
Health Partners New Bus	$97	1187%
Medical Associates Health Plan-All Other Plans	$104	1273%
Cigna	$134	1640%
Health Partners-All Other Plans	$134	1640%
Medica Op And Profee Only-All Plans	$134	1640%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$134	1640%

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 $83.
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 Knoxville Hospital & Clinics 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.