CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $10
Cash Discount Price: $24
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 680 Center Street, Brockton, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$10

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: $24 (294%)

Insurance Median: $10 (122%)

Cash: $24 (294% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $10 (122% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Allways Health Partners	$8	98%
Fallon	$8 - $10	98%
Humana	$8	98%
Tufts Health Plan	$8	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$9	110%
Cigna	$10	122%
Commonwealth Care Alliance	$10	122%
Senior Whole Health	$10	122%
Aetna	$11	135%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20	245%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$22	269%
Unicare	$26	318%

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 $24.
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 Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital 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.