CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Carlsbad Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $7
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Carlsbad Medical Center is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 2.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $7 (86%)
Insurance Median: $23 (282%)
Cash: $7 (86% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (282% 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 282% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 182%). 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
Self Pay $4 - $9 49%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $7 86%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 - $10 86%
Tricare $7 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $40 98%
Medicare (plans) $8 98%
Node Choice Care Mcr Adv $8 98%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $8 98%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $8 98%
Node Va $8 98%
Presbyterian $8 - $32 98%
Triwest $8 98%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $29 98%
Veterans Eval Services $8 98%
Work Comp Nm $9 - $16 110%
Us Department Of Labor $10 122%
Wexford Health $10 122%
Eddy County Detention $22 269%
Node Molina Health Exchange $22 269%
Aetna $25 - $37 306%
Zelis $28 - $37 343%
Capstar $29 355%
Omni Network $29 355%
Choice Care $31 379%
Cigna $31 - $37 379%
Nm Health Connection $33 404%
Ccn First Health $35 428%
Healthsmart $36 - $38 441%
Multiplan $37 453%
Medical Control Inc $41 502%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals