CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Childress Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $65
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Childress Regional Medical Center is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 2.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $65 (796%)
Insurance Median: $23 (282%)
Cash: $65 (796% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (282% 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 282% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 182%). 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%
Firstcare $7 - $11 86%
Superior Healthplan Inc. $7 86%
Aetna $8 - $52 98%
Humana $8 98%
UnitedHealthcare $14 171%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23 - $43 282%
Choicecare Network $42 514%
Cigna $47 575%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock $49 600%
Bsa Provider Network $55 673%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX 79201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals