CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Hendrick Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $232
  • Cash Discount Price: $578
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 28.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Hendrick Medical Center is $232. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $578. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 28.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Pine, Abilene, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$578

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$232

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: $578 (7075%)
Insurance Median: $232 (2840%)
Cash: $578 (7075% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $232 (2840% 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 2840% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2740%). 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
Firstcare Star $12 147%
Superior Health Plan $13 159%
Wellpoint (Formerly Known As Amerigroup) $13 159%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $254 330%
Baylor Scott And White Health Plan $170 2081%
UnitedHealthcare $226 - $318 2766%
Cigna $347 4247%
Aetna $364 4455%
Private Healthcare Systems $376 - $463 4602%
Healthsmart $434 5312%
Omni Networks $434 - $492 5312%
Multiplan $515 6304%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Pine, Abilene, TX 79601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals