CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $337
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 41.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $337. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 41.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$337

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%)
Insurance Median: $337 (4125%)
Ins. Median: $337 (4125% 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 4125% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4025%). 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
Texaschildrens $7 - $198 86%
Medicare (plans) $198 2424%
Vacare $198 2424%
Memorialhermannhealth $292 - $337 3574%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $314 - $323 3843%
Cigna $314 - $337 3843%
UnitedHealthcare $314 - $337 3843%
Aetna $323 - $337 3953%
Humana $332 - $346 4064%
Ontarioministriesofhealth $332 4064%
Beijingst.Lucia $337 4125%
Embassyofqatar $337 4125%
Emergingtherapysolutions $337 - $359 4125%
Interlink $337 - $382 4125%
Tricare $337 4125%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare $359 4394%
Interlink_Cancercare $359 4394%
Saudiarmedforces $359 4394%
Uae_Medical $359 4394%
Uaepoliceattache $359 4394%
Healthsmart $382 4676%
Multiplan $382 - $386 4676%
Phcs $382 - $386 4676%
Vantage $382 4676%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL