CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Charlevoix Area Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $38
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Charlevoix Area Hospital is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 4.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 14700 Lakeshore Drive, Charlevoix, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$38

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: $41 (502%)
Insurance Median: $38 (465%)
Cash: $41 (502% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $38 (465% 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 465% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 365%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $42 49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $44 73%
Mclaren Health Plan $6 - $45 73%
Meridian $6 73%
Priority Health $6 - $48 73%
Cigna $8 - $48 98%
Provider Network Of America/Hma Group Health $11 - $41 135%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan) $12 - $38 147%
Aetna $23 - $43 282%
Blue Care Network $23 282%
Medicare (plans) $23 282%
Michigan Amish Medical Board $23 282%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group $23 282%
Molina $24 294%
Hospice Of Michigan $29 355%
Asr Physicians Care Network $38 465%
Employee Benefits Logistics $38 465%
Enterprise Group Planning Employee Benefit Plan $38 465%
First Health/Coventry Health/Community Care Network $38 465%
Medical Cost Savings Solution $38 465%
Three Rivers Provider Network $41 502%
Iba Health And Life Assurance Company $44 539%
Cofinity $45 551%
Nomi Health $45 551%
Preferred Medical Claim Solutions $46 563%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 14700 Lakeshore Drive, Charlevoix, MI 49720
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals