CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Boone County Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $98
Cash Discount Price: $174
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Boone County Hospital is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $174. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 12.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1015 Union Street, Boone, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$174

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$98

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: $174 (2130%)

Insurance Median: $98 (1200%)

Cash: $174 (2130% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $98 (1200% 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 1200% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1100%). 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
Tricare	$8	98%
Va Ccn-All Plans	$18	220%
Wellmark Hmo	$52	636%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$57	698%
Choice Care Mcr Adv - All Plans	$89	1089%
Humana	$89 - $196	1089%
Iowa Hlth Adv - All Plans	$89	1089%
Mt Carmel Hp - All Plans	$89	1089%
UnitedHealthcare	$89 - $128	1089%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$90	1102%
Aetna	$91 - $170	1114%
Meridian Mcaid - All Plans	$98	1200%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Plans	$100	1224%
Medicaid / KanCare	$101	1236%
Healthsmart Accell Network	$153	1873%
Medical Associates Hp-All Plans	$164	2007%
Healthsmart Ppo - All Other Plans	$174	2130%
Health Alliance-All Plans	$196	2399%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$201	2460%
Mutually Preferred-All Plans	$207	2534%

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 $174.
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 Boone County 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.