CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Cook Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $148
Cash Discount Price: $362
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Cook Childrens Medical Center is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $362. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 18.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$362

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$148

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: $362 (4431%)

Insurance Median: $148 (1812%)

Cash: $362 (4431% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $148 (1812% 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 1812% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1712%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Health Plan W. Uhrip	$7 - $234	86%
Aetna	$8 - $523	98%
Beacon	$8 - $148	98%
El Paso Health First	$8	98%
Health Plan W/O Uhrip	$8 - $148	98%
Tx Children Health	$8	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $553	110%
Firstcare	$9 - $492	110%
Molina	$9	110%
Rightcare	$9 - $206	110%
Superior Health	$9	110%
United Community	$9	110%
Wellpoint	$9	110%
UnitedHealthcare	$154 - $523	1885%
S&W Health	$295 - $516	3611%
Cigna	$298 - $523	3647%
Healthscope	$298 - $523	3647%
Imagine Health	$298 - $523	3647%
Humana	$305 - $541	3733%
Multiplan	$305 - $535	3733%
First Health	$309 - $541	3782%
Galaxy Health	$316 - $553	3868%
Healthsmart	$316 - $553	3868%
Usamco	$323 - $566	3953%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $362.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80076.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Cook Childrens Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80076.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.