CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $285
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $285. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 2.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 St Luke's Drive, Lehighton, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$285

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

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: $285 (3488%)

Insurance Median: $18 (220%)

Cash: $285 (3488% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18 (220% 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 220% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 120%). 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

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
Aetna	$8 - $30	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $63	98%
Geisinger	$8 - $96	98%
Highmark	$8 - $23	98%
Humana	$8	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $29	110%
Upmc Health Plan	$9 - $94	110%
Amerihealth Caritas	$11	135%
Highmark Wholecare	$11	135%
Jefferson Health Plan	$13	159%
Oscar	$89	1089%
Cigna	$94	1151%

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 $285.
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 St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus 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.