CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: United Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $8
Cash Discount Price: $26
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at United Memorial Medical Center is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 127 North Street, Batavia, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $26 (318%)

Insurance Median: $8 (98%)

Cash: $26 (318% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $8 (98% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Excellus Hmo [104]	$7 - $13	86%
Excellus Indemnity [127]	$7 - $13	86%
Molina Healthcare Of Ny [188]	$7 - $16	86%
Mvp [109]	$7 - $8	86%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $9	86%
Fidelis Care New York [112]	$8 - $15	98%
Independent Health Association,In [138]	$8	98%
Medicare (plans)	$8 - $10	98%
Tricare	$8	98%
Veterans Administration [178]	$8	98%
Aetna	$11 - $13	135%
Fidelis Exchange [157]	$11 - $29	135%
Cdphp [187]	$13	159%
Fidelis Commercial [158]	$15	184%

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 $26.
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 United Memorial Medical Center 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.