CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc.

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $80
  • Cash Discount Price: $97
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc. is $80. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $97. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 9.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$97

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$80

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: $97 (1187%)
Insurance Median: $80 (979%)
Cash: $97 (1187% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $80 (979% 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 979% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 879%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $116 73%
Tricare $6 73%
Caresource Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $8 98%
Humana $8 98%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $8 98%
Molina Mcr Adv $8 98%
Signature Mcr Adv-All Plans $8 98%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $8 98%
Passport Hp Hmo - All Plans $23 - $45 282%
Multiplan-All Plans $74 - $143 906%
Prime Health Services-All Plans $74 - $143 906%
Integrated Hp-All Plans $77 - $150 942%
Corvel - All Plans $78 - $151 955%
Center Care-All Plans $83 - $160 1016%
Cigna $84 - $163 1028%
Caresource Mcaid $87 - $168 1065%
Coventry Mcaid-All Plans $87 - $168 1065%
Medicaid / KanCare $87 - $168 1065%
Molina Mcaid $87 - $168 1065%
UnitedHealthcare $87 - $168 1065%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals