CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80076
Insurance Median: $32
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 3.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9801 Frontier Ave Se, Snoqualmie, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$32

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: $42 (514%)

Insurance Median: $32 (392%)

Cash: $42 (514% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $32 (392% 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 392% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 292%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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 Shield Of Wa Regence	$14	171%
Aetna	$30 - $42	367%
Amerigroup Wellpoint	$30 - $36	367%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$30 - $31	367%
Medicare (plans)	$30	367%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$30	367%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence Mcr Adv	$31	379%
Humana	$31	379%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington	$31	379%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $66	379%
Washington Coordinated Care	$31 - $36	379%
Community Health Plan Of Wa Mcd Rep	$34	416%
Medicaid / KanCare	$34	416%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$36	441%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$43	526%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest	$45	551%
First Choice Health Network	$50	612%
Cigna	$58	710%

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 $42.
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 Snoqualmie Valley 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.