CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Springfield Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $189
Cash Discount Price: $178
vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Springfield Hospital is $189. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 23.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 2003, Springfield, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$189

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: $178 (2179%)

Insurance Median: $189 (2313%)

Cash: $178 (2179% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $189 (2313% 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 2313% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2213%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$90 - $237	1102%
Mvp Health Plan	$90 - $182	1102%
UnitedHealthcare	$90 - $213	1102%
Wellsense	$90 - $237	1102%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care	$91 - $196	1114%
Wellcare	$93	1138%
Tufts Health Plan	$146	1787%
Cigna	$166 - $246	2032%
Multiplan	$197	2411%
Aetna	$225	2754%
Coventry	$225	2754%
Beacon Health	$237	2901%
Manage Behavioral Health	$237	2901%
Martin'S Point Healthcare	$237	2901%

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 $178.
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 Springfield Hospital 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.