Liver function panel in Columbus, GA-AL: hospital prices
One hospital in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area prices CPT 80076 in its files, but fewer than three list a cash price, so we show the rows without a ranking.
One hospital in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area lists liver function panel (CPT 80076) in its price file, but only as a list price or negotiated insurer rates, not as a cash price. Hospitals must publish a discounted cash price for every shoppable service; where it is missing you can still ask for one by phone.
Sorted by cash price
Hospital facility fee onlyWhat's in the price
The hospital facility fee for CPT 80076. The doctor, anesthesia and lab work usually bill separately.
Cash vs. insured
Cash is what you pay without insurance. With insurance you pay a share of the negotiated rate, which can be higher than cash. You may ask for the cash price.
What to say on the phone
"I'd like the self-pay price for CPT 80076, in writing, and whether it covers facility, physician and anesthesia."
About liver function panel
CPT 80076 is a hepatic function panel: seven tests from one blood draw that measure liver enzymes, bilirubin, protein and albumin. It is ordered for suspected liver disease, alcohol-related concerns, medication monitoring (statins, some antibiotics) and abnormal results on a metabolic panel.
What the price covers
The laboratory analysis of one sample. The blood draw is a separate small charge. Note that a comprehensive metabolic panel (80053) already includes most of these tests; ordering both is common and often unnecessary.
Why prices vary
Automated chemistry tests cost hospitals very little to run, yet hospital cash prices for this panel range from single digits to several hundred dollars. Independent laboratories are usually far cheaper for the identical test.
Questions to ask
- What is the self-pay price for 80076 and the draw fee?
- Was a comprehensive panel (80053) also ordered, and is this one still needed?
- Can the sample go to an outside laboratory?
Hospitals in Columbus, GA-AL without a price for this procedure
Listed so you know who to call. The reason is what we found on their website.
- Jack Hughston Memorial HospitalFile could not be read
- Piedmont Columbus Regional MidtownWebsite blocks automated reading
- Piedmont Columbus Regional NorthsideWebsite blocks automated reading