CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $175
  • Cash Discount Price: $199
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $175. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $199. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 21.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$199

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$175

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: $199 (2436%)
Insurance Median: $175 (2142%)
Cash: $199 (2436% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $175 (2142% 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 2142% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2042%). 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
Aetna $8 - $290 98%
Humana $8 - $326 98%
Cigna $9 - $318 110%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $202 110%
Alliance $10 - $104 122%
Amerihealth Caritas $10 - $87 122%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $230 122%
Carolina Complete Health $10 - $397 122%
Healthy Blue $10 - $88 122%
Ortho Carolina $10 122%
Partners $10 - $87 122%
Sandhills $10 - $88 122%
Trillium $10 - $93 122%
Vaya $10 - $89 122%
Wellcare $10 - $88 122%
Molina $12 147%
Medcost $18 - $234 220%
Ambetter / Centene $115 - $187 1408%
Employers Health Network $175 - $210 2142%
Physician Reach Out $198 2424%
Magellan $238 2913%
Gmmi $258 3158%
Quik Trip $258 3158%
Carolina Behavioral Health $286 - $318 3501%
Choicecare $286 - $294 3501%
First Health $318 - $349 3892%
Healthgram $318 3892%
Private Health Care Systems $318 - $326 3892%
Provider Select $322 - $357 3941%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $326 3990%
Beechstreet $345 - $349 4223%
Multiplan $357 4370%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals