CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Northwest Texas Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $159
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Northwest Texas Hospital is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 5.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $159 (1946%)
Insurance Median: $44 (539%)
Cash: $159 (1946% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (539% 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 539% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 439%). 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
Amerigroup $7 86%
Superior $7 86%
United_Healthcare $7 86%
Scott_And_White _Healthplan $8 98%
Scott_And_White_Healthplan $8 98%
Cigna $15 184%
Molina $43 - $128 526%
Aetna $44 - $130 539%
Health_Smart $120 - $356 1469%
Multiplan $160 - $474 1958%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals