CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $172
Cash Discount Price: $139
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is $172. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $139. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 21.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$139

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$172

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: $139 (1701%)

Insurance Median: $172 (2105%)

Cash: $139 (1701% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $172 (2105% 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 2105% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2005%). 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
Curaechoice [6100]	$19 - $92	233%
Aetna	$33 - $395	404%
Global Medical Management Inc [6090]	$46 - $229	563%
Imagine Health [6032]	$46 - $107	563%
Medpartners [6038]	$56 - $276	685%
Humana	$69 - $198	845%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$77 - $395	942%
Healthlink [125]	$86 - $395	1053%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$112 - $202	1371%
Cigna	$138 - $395	1689%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$138 - $395	1689%
First Health Plan [6034]	$172 - $395	2105%
Galaxy Health Network [220]	$172 - $395	2105%
UnitedHealthcare	$172 - $395	2105%

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 $139.
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 Northwestern Memorial 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.