CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Merit Health Madison

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $72
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Merit Health Madison is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $72 (881%)
Insurance Median: $9 (110%)
Cash: $72 (881% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (110% 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.

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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
United $7 86%
United_Exchange $7 86%
Cigna $8 98%
Humana $8 98%
Medicare (plans) $8 98%
Ms-Can-Magnolia $8 98%
Ms-Can-Molina $8 98%
Ms-Can-Truecare $8 98%
Wellcare $8 98%
Devoted_Health $9 110%
Firstchoice $16 196%
Molina-Chip $16 196%
Mpcn $16 196%
Magnolia-Chip $17 208%
Truecare-Chip $17 208%
Molina_Exchange $18 220%
Ambetter / Centene $21 257%
Advhealth $135 1652%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $144 1763%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS 39046
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals