CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: East Adams Rural Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $101
Cash Discount Price: $86
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at East Adams Rural Hospital is $101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 12.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 903 South Adams, Ritzville, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$101

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: $86 (1053%)

Insurance Median: $101 (1236%)

Cash: $86 (1053% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $101 (1236% 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 1236% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1136%). 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
Aetna	$89 - $103	1089%
Molina Mcaid	$95	1163%
Ambetter / Centene	$97	1187%
Coordinated Care Mcaid	$97	1187%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans	$100	1224%
Premera First-All Plans	$100	1224%
Assured Hospice Mcr-All Plans	$101	1236%
Asuris Nw Hlth Mcr Adv	$101	1236%
Molina Markeplace-All Other Plans	$101	1236%
Molina Mcr Adv	$101	1236%
Triwest Va-All Plans	$101	1236%
UnitedHealthcare	$103	1261%
Asuris Indiv And Family	$108	1322%
Asuris Nw Health-All Other Plans	$108	1322%

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 $86.
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 East Adams Rural 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.