CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Wakemed, Cary Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Wakemed, Cary Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $36 (441%)
Insurance Median: $17 (208%)
Cash: $36 (441% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (208% 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 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). 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
Amerihealth $4 - $23 49%
Carolina Complete $4 - $23 49%
Healthy Blue $4 - $23 49%
Wellcare $4 - $23 49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $78 73%
Cigna $6 - $80 73%
Aetna $7 - $106 86%
First Health $8 - $137 98%
Ambetter / Centene $9 - $59 110%
Cary - Alignment $9 110%
Cary - Liberty $10 122%
Cary - Pruitt $10 122%
Cary - Wellcare $10 122%
Medcost $17 - $117 208%
Phcs $19 - $125 233%
Multiplan $22 - $140 269%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals