CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $8
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Queens Hospital Center is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 3.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $8 (98%)
Insurance Median: $27 (330%)
Cash: $8 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (330% 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 330% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 230%). 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
Aetna $5 - $19 61%
Healthfirst $5 - $147 61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $147 86%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $8 98%
Elderplan $8 98%
Fidelis $8 - $147 98%
Centerlight $10 - $13 122%
Hamaspik $10 122%
Magnacare $10 122%
Villagecare Max $10 - $23 122%
Local 1199 $11 - $23 135%
Oscar $11 - $12 135%
Oxford $12 147%
United $12 - $70 147%
Wellcare $12 - $16 147%
Affinity $14 - $147 171%
Carelon $17 - $65 208%
Emblem $19 - $88 233%
Cigna $20 245%
Multiplan $21 257%
Vnsny $23 - $66 282%
Metroplus $62 - $147 759%
Amidacare $65 796%
Senior Whole Health $65 796%
United Behavioral Health $65 - $72 796%
Carelon (Amida Care) $66 808%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals