CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: UPMC McKeesport Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $217
  • Cash Discount Price: $346
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 26.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at UPMC McKeesport Hospital is $217. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $346. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 26.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Fifth Avenue, Mc Keesport, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$346

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$217

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: $346 (4235%)
Insurance Median: $217 (2656%)
Cash: $346 (4235% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $217 (2656% 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 2656% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2556%). 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
Geisinger $8 98%
Upmc Health Plan $8 - $55 98%
Upmc Work Partners $8 98%
Aetna $9 - $230 110%
Amerihealth Caritas $9 - $14 110%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $9 - $13 110%
Pa Health & Wellness $9 - $15 110%
UnitedHealthcare $10 122%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $111 269%
Cigna $222 - $346 2717%
Intergroup $288 3525%
Coventry/First Health $403 4933%
Private Health Care Systems $461 5643%
Selectcare $461 5643%
Humana $490 5998%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 Fifth Avenue, Mc Keesport, PA 15132
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals