CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Sanford Wheaton Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $123
Cash Discount Price: $114
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Sanford Wheaton Medical Center is $123. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 15.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 12Th Street North, Wheaton, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$123

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: $114 (1395%)

Insurance Median: $123 (1506%)

Cash: $114 (1395% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $123 (1506% 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 1506% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1406%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $131	416%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$72	881%
Ucare	$77 - $125	942%
Aetna	$78 - $123	955%
Health Partners	$78 - $115	955%
Medicare (plans)	$78	955%
Security Health Plan	$78	955%
UnitedHealthcare	$78 - $119	955%
Primewest	$79 - $86	967%
Sanford Health Plan	$112 - $132	1371%
Medica	$125 - $134	1530%
First Choice Health Network	$128	1567%
Healthez	$128	1567%
Multiplan	$128	1567%

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 $114.
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 Sanford Wheaton Medical Center 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.