CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Three Rivers Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $468
Cash Discount Price: $331
vs. Medicare Baseline: 57.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Three Rivers Medical Center is $468. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $331. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 57.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2485 Highway 644, Louisa, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$331

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$468

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: $331 (4051%)

Insurance Median: $468 (5728%)

Cash: $331 (4051% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $468 (5728% 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 5728% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 5628%). 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

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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 - $551	73%
UnitedHealthcare	$307 - $551	3758%
Multiplan Primary Network-All Other Plans	$331	4051%
Humana	$369 - $551	4517%
Cigna	$468	5728%
Multiplan Complementary Network	$468	5728%
Aetna	$496 - $523	6071%
Wellcare Mcaid-All Plans	$579	7087%

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 $331.
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 Three Rivers Medical Center 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.