CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $11 (135%)
Insurance Median: $9 (110%)
Cash: $11 (135% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (110% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $15 49%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $8 98%
Aetna $8 - $20 98%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $8 98%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.) $8 98%
Humana $8 98%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $8 98%
Medicare (plans) $8 98%
UnitedHealthcare $8 98%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial $9 110%
Zelis $13 159%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice $14 171%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360 $20 245%
First Health Network $21 257%
Cigna $30 367%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare $30 367%
Usa Managed Care Network $32 392%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71130
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals