CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $110
  • Cash Discount Price: $233
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Minden Medical Center is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $233. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 13.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$233

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$110

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: $233 (2852%)
Insurance Median: $110 (1346%)
Cash: $233 (2852% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $110 (1346% 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 1346% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1246%). 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
Aetna $8 - $110 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $776 98%
Commercial Insurance $8 - $776 98%
Gulf South Employee $8 98%
Managed Care $8 - $776 98%
Mcd Amerihealth $8 - $110 98%
Mcd Healthy Blue $8 - $110 98%
Mcd La Hlth Conn $8 - $110 98%
Mcd United Hc La $8 - $111 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 - $110 98%
Medicare (plans) $8 98%
Humana $9 - $121 110%
Industrial/Occ Health $25 306%
Workers Comp $25 - $776 306%
Private Pay $233 - $776 2852%
Auto Liability $776 9498%
Charity And Indigent $776 9498%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA 71055
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals