CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $255
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $255. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$255

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $255 (3121%)
Insurance Median: $8 (98%)
Cash: $255 (3121% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (98% 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.

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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
Aetna $8 - $29 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 98%
Champus_Va $8 98%
Cigna $8 - $319 98%
Humana $8 - $29 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 98%
Medicare (plans) $8 98%
Tricare $8 98%
Veterans_Administration $8 98%
Veterans_Choice-Triwest $8 98%
United_Healthcare $9 110%
Coushatta_Tribe_Dept_Of_Health $15 184%
Vantage_Commercial $19 233%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_La $21 257%
Meritain $191 2338%
Verity $204 2497%
Ppo_Plus_ $255 3121%
Phcs $298 3647%
United_Healthcare_Behavorial_Health $298 3647%
Lwcc $325 3978%
First_Health $340 4162%
Workers_Compensation $383 4688%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals