Blood test, liver function panel
Facility: Golden Valley Memorial Hospital
Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 80076
- Insurance Median: $8
- Cash Discount Price: $127
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $8 | 98% |
| Home State Health | $8 | 98% |
| Humana | $8 | 98% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $8 - $14 | 98% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $10 | 122% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri, offers a blood test, liver function panel with a cash median price of $127. This cash rate is significantly lower than the facility's gross charge of $211 and the state average of $127. While the hospital's negotiated rates with major insurers like Aetna, Home State Health, and Humana are set at $8, the UnitedHealthcare plan allows up to $14, and the Ambetter / Centene plan allows $10. These commercial rates are notably higher than the cash price, which may be beneficial for patients with high-deductible plans if their insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash amount.
For patients seeking the lowest cost, it is important to note that the facility's cash price of $127 aligns with the state average, whereas the Medicare benchmark for this service is $8.17. Although the cash rate is higher than the Medicare amount, the negotiated rates of $8 to $14 are close to the Medicare benchmark, suggesting the facility is pricing competitively against federal standards. Patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling and ask the hospital directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can provide additional savings by bypassing the administrative costs associated with insurance billing.