CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,134
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Research Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,134. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 2.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,134

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $1,134 (13880%)
Insurance Median: $19 (233%)
Cash: $1,134 (13880% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (233% 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 233% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 133%). 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
Cigna $4 - $567 49%
Aetna $8 - $578 98%
Amerigroup $8 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $442 98%
Celtic $8 98%
Coventry $8 - $456 98%
Devoted Health $8 98%
Healthyblue $8 98%
Humana $8 - $737 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 98%
Triwest Health Alliance $8 98%
Unicare $8 98%
United $8 - $510 98%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $1,134 98%
Wellcare $8 98%
Pyramid Life $9 110%
Home State Health Plan $10 122%
Oscar $12 147%
Multiplan $15 - $839 184%
Corvel Corporation $17 - $737 208%
Oha Network $18 - $567 220%
Ambetter / Centene $211 2583%
Nhc Advantage $216 2644%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $227 2778%
Universal Healthcare $397 4859%
Coventry Kc Mo $465 5692%
College Park Family Care Center $488 5973%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $544 - $567 6659%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $851 10416%
Cco, Inc. $907 11102%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $907 11102%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals