CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Brookings Health System

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $165
  • Cash Discount Price: $113
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Brookings Health System is $165. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 20.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 22Nd Ave, Brookings, SD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$165

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: $113 (1383%)
Insurance Median: $165 (2020%)
Cash: $113 (1383% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $165 (2020% 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 2020% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1920%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $8 98%
Medicare (plans) $8 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $66 808%
Medica_Msho $88 1077%
Medica_Choice_Care $90 1102%
Medica $165 2020%
Medica_Accessibility_Solution $165 2020%
Medica_Selectcare $165 2020%
UnitedHealthcare $186 2277%
Avera $202 2472%
Humana $202 2472%
Sanford_Bhcag $214 2619%
Multiplan $218 2668%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 22Nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals