CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Rock County Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $147
Cash Discount Price: $147
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Rock County Hospital is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 17.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 East South Street, Bassett, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$147

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: $147 (1799%)

Insurance Median: $147 (1799%)

Cash: $147 (1799% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $147 (1799% 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 1799% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1699%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Midlands Choice	$17	208%
Oscar	$17	208%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$56 - $149	685%
Molina	$98	1200%
UnitedHealthcare	$137	1677%
Nebraska Total Care	$140	1714%
Integrated Health Plan	$147	1799%
Interplan Health Group	$147	1799%
Coventry Health Care	$149	1824%
First Health	$149	1824%
Medica	$149	1824%
Mutually Preferred	$149	1824%
Multiplan	$150	1836%
Ppo Next	$150	1836%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $147.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80076.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Rock County Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80076.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.