CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Texas Childrens Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $276
  • Cash Discount Price: $291
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 33.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Texas Childrens Hospital is $276. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $291. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 33.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$291

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$276

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: $291 (3562%)
Insurance Median: $276 (3378%)
Cash: $291 (3562% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $276 (3378% 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 3378% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3278%). 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
Superior Chip $8 - $9 98%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan Mcd $9 110%
Community Health Choice $14 - $278 171%
First Care Health Plan $117 - $278 1432%
UnitedHealthcare $117 - $278 1432%
Molina Mcd $130 1591%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $152 - $273 1860%
Community First Health Plan Mcd $174 2130%
Cook Children'S Health Plan $174 2130%
Cigna $247 - $278 3023%
Aetna $278 3403%
Kelseycare $282 3452%
Healthsmart $304 3721%
Evolutions Healthcare $326 3990%
First Health $382 - $412 4676%
Multiplan $391 4786%
Galaxy Health Network $412 5043%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens