CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Kaleida Health

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $84
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Kaleida Health is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$84

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: $84 (1028%)
Insurance Median: $9 (110%)
Cash: $84 (1028% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Independent Health Association $5 - $13 61%
Independent Health Association - Wchob $5 - $13 61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $30 73%
Cigna $7 - $12 86%
Tricare $8 98%
Univera $8 - $28 98%
Wellcare $8 98%
Aetna $9 110%
Fidelis $9 110%
Magnacare $9 110%
Magnacare - Wchob $9 110%
UnitedHealthcare $9 110%
Ghi/Emblem Health $10 - $11 122%
Ghi/Emblem Health - Wchob $10 122%
Univera - Wchob $11 - $28 135%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals