CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Fairfield Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $52
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Fairfield Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 2.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 North Ewing Street, Lancaster, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $52 (636%)

Insurance Median: $19 (233%)

Cash: $52 (636% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (233% 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 233% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 133%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Humana	$7 - $109	86%
Aetna	$8 - $75	98%
Allied Benefit Systems	$8 - $80	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $26,250	98%
Buckeye Community Health	$8 - $19	98%
Caresource	$8 - $18	98%
Medical Mutual	$8 - $33,500	98%
Medicare (plans)	$8	98%
Medigold	$8	98%
Meritain Health	$8 - $80	98%
Molina	$8 - $18	98%
Oscar	$8	98%
The Health Plan	$8 - $80	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $18	98%
Va Ccn	$8	98%
Valor Health Plan	$8	98%
Bwc	$11	135%
Medicaid / KanCare	$18	220%
Amerihealth Caritas Ohio	$19	233%
Quality Care Partners/Ohio Ppo Connect	$83	1016%
The Ohio State Health Plan	$89	1089%
Cigna	$95	1163%
Ohio Healthy	$108	1322%
Multiplan	$109	1334%
Miscellaneous Plans	$115	1408%

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 $52.
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 Fairfield 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.