Lab & pathology
80076 — Hepatic function panel; total protein, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin , liver enzymes
A blood panel that evaluates liver health by measuring proteins the liver makes (albumin, total protein) and enzymes that spill into blood when liver cells are damaged (ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase) along with bilir...
- Typical setting: Hospital lab, reference lab, doctor's office
- National avg charge (illustrative): $10–$30 Medicare allowed (CMS CLFS); $20–$90 commercial; varies by region
- Most-disputed reason: Unbundling component codes (82040, 84155, 84460, 82247, 82248, 84450) when the full hepatic panel was performed
What it means
What 80076 actually means
A blood panel that evaluates liver health by measuring proteins the liver makes (albumin, total protein) and enzymes that spill into blood when liver cells are damaged (ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase) along with bilirubin levels. It is ordered to diagnose or monitor liver disease, hepatitis, or medication side effects.
Common errors with this code
What goes wrong on real bills.
Most bills that look correct still contain at least one of these issues. Up to 49% of medical bills contain errors (CFPB).
- Unbundling component codes (82040, 84155, 84460, 82247, 82248, 84450) when the full hepatic panel was performed
- Billing 80076 and 80053 on the same date — the CMP (80053) already includes hepatic function components
- Billing without adequate diagnosis justifying liver function testing, leading to medical necessity denials
If you see 80076 on your bill
Three steps before paying.
1. Get the itemized bill. If your statement only shows a summary, request the CPT-level itemized bill before paying. Generate the request language →
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Related codes
Other codes in this category.
People who land on 80076 often also see these adjacent codes on the same bill.
CPT
80050 — General health panel; includes CBC w/diff, CMP, TSH
Lab — check for unbundling and duplicate billing.
CPT
80051 — Electrolyte panel; CO2, chloride, potassium, sodium
Lab — check for unbundling and duplicate billing.
CPT
80053 — Comprehensive metabolic panel
If individual blood tests are also on your bill, you may have an unbundling error.
CPT
80055 — Obstetric panel; CBC w/diff, HBsAg, rubella Ab, syphilis, RBC Ab screen, ABO/Rh
Lab — check for unbundling and duplicate billing.
CPT
80061 — Lipid panel (cholesterol)
If you see HDL or LDL listed separately next to 80061, that's unbundling.
Related BillBusted guides
Plain-English reads if you see 80076 on a bill.
80076 FAQ
Plain-English answers.
What does 80076 usually cost?
$10–$30 Medicare allowed (CMS CLFS); $20–$90 commercial; varies by region. Costs vary by region, payer contract, and whether the service was performed in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a facility fee) versus a free-standing clinic.
What's the most common billing error on 80076?
Unbundling component codes (82040, 84155, 84460, 82247, 82248, 84450) when the full hepatic panel was performed
What should I do if I see 80076 on my bill?
Request the itemized bill and the matching EOB from your insurer. Compare the units/quantity billed against what you actually received. Run a free BillBusted scan to flag the most likely errors specific to 80076 before paying.
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