CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Tj Health Columbia

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $12
Cash Discount Price: $60
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Tj Health Columbia is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12

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: $60 (734%)

Insurance Median: $12 (147%)

Cash: $60 (734% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $12 (147% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $92	73%
Caresource - All Plans	$8	98%
Humana	$8 - $92	98%
Molina Mcr Adv	$8	98%
Signature Advantage - All Plans	$8	98%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$9	110%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans	$12	147%
UnitedHealthcare	$46	563%
Center Care Select - All Plans	$51	624%
Phcs/Multiplan - All Plans	$86	1053%
First Health - All Plans	$87	1065%
Aetna	$92	1126%
Molina Mcaid	$95	1163%

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 $60.
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 Tj Health Columbia 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.