CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Massachusetts General Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $107
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Massachusetts General Hospital is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 13.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$107

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: $107 (1310%)

Insurance Median: $110 (1346%)

Cash: $107 (1310% 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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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Mgb Health Plan [150001]	$44 - $55	539%
UnitedHealthcare	$61 - $117	747%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$75	918%
Cigna	$76 - $114	930%
Aetna	$80 - $115	979%
Centers Of Excellence [1026]	$93 - $103	1138%
Health New England [1034]	$110	1346%
Phcs Multiplan [1022]	$110	1346%
International Commercial [140001]	$114 - $117	1395%
Champva [160001]	$136	1665%
Tricare	$136	1665%
Tufts Health Plan [170001]	$136	1665%

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 $107.
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 Massachusetts General 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.