CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: UPMC Wellsboro

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $235
  • Cash Discount Price: $257
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 28.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at UPMC Wellsboro is $235. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $257. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 28.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 32-36 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$257

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$235

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: $257 (3146%)
Insurance Median: $235 (2876%)
Cash: $257 (3146% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $235 (2876% 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 2876% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2776%). 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
Upmc Work Partners $8 98%
Amerihealth Caritas $9 110%
Geisinger $10 - $259 122%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $10 - $77 122%
Upmc Health Plan $10 - $169 122%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $329 147%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $14 171%
Pa Health & Wellness $15 - $84 184%
Aetna $63 - $334 771%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $70 - $196 857%
Cigna $74 - $81 906%
Wirerope Works $195 - $215 2387%
Multiplan $274 - $368 3354%
America'S Choice $316 - $348 3868%
Intergroup $316 - $348 3868%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 32-36 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA 16901
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals