CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $73
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Christ Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $73. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$73

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: $73 (894%)
Insurance Median: $9 (110%)
Cash: $73 (894% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $122 49%
Aetna $8 - $122 98%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $8 98%
Caresource [2031] $8 - $122 98%
Cigna $8 - $122 98%
Geha [2168] $8 98%
Golden Rule [2161] $8 98%
Humana $8 - $122 98%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $8 98%
Medben [2222] $8 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 - $122 98%
Medicare (plans) $8 98%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $8 98%
Meridian [2185] $8 98%
United Medical Resources [2104] $8 98%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $122 98%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $8 98%
Perennial [4200] $9 110%
Ambetter / Centene $10 122%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $10 - $122 122%
Allied Benefits [2163] $13 159%
First Health [2041] $13 159%
Medical Mutual [2054] $13 159%
Meritain Health [2224] $13 159%
Western And Southern [2076] $13 159%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $17 208%
Poppins Health [2299] $20 245%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $59 722%
Nalc [2178] $65 796%
Priority Health [2225] $65 796%
Life Synch [2080] $73 894%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $89 1089%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $122 1493%
Bccp [3079] $122 1493%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $122 1493%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $122 1493%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $122 1493%
Suburban Health [2408] $122 1493%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals