CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $60
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 2.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 511 Hospital St, San Augustine, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $60 (734%)
Insurance Median: $21 (257%)
Cash: $60 (734% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (257% 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 257% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 157%). 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
United $6 - $768 73%
Aetna $8 - $192 98%
Humana $8 - $538 98%
Wellpoint $8 - $18 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $33 110%
Cigna $9 - $36 110%
Scanhealth $9 110%
Tchp $9 110%
Md Save $10 122%
Superior $11 - $18 135%
Entrust $21 257%
Angelina County $22 269%
Multiplan $24 - $538 294%
PHCS $24 - $614 294%
Brookshire Brothers $25 306%
Galaxy $32 - $691 392%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 511 Hospital St, San Augustine, TX 75972
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Rural Emergency Hospital