CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $65
  • Cash Discount Price: $96
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Berkshire Medical Center is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $96. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 7.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$96

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$65

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: $96 (1175%)
Insurance Median: $65 (796%)
Cash: $96 (1175% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $65 (796% 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 796% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 696%). 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
Cdphp $7 - $91 86%
Health New England $7 - $70 86%
Mcd Out Of State $7 - $9 86%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 - $9 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $86 98%
Bmchnp $8 - $11 98%
Commcare Alliance $8 - $10 98%
Fallon $8 - $44 98%
Hospice $8 98%
Medicare (plans) $8 98%
Other Government $8 - $10 98%
Point32Health $8 - $96 98%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $87 98%
Mbhp $9 110%
Aetna $10 - $76 122%
Unicare $21 - $65 257%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $57 - $61 698%
Workers Comp $61 747%
Allways Nhp $65 796%
Comm Hne Hmo $66 - $76 808%
Comm Hne Ppo $71 - $76 869%
Beacon $86 - $91 1053%
Cigna $91 - $94 1114%
Mvp $91 1114%
Oxford $91 1114%
First Health $94 - $96 1151%
Connecticare $96 1175%
Consolidated Health Plans $96 1175%
Other Commercial $96 1175%
Phcs $96 1175%
Self Pay $96 1175%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals