CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $11
Cash Discount Price: $137
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$11

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$10.56

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $10.56 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $137 (1297%)

Insurance Median: $11 (104%)

Cash: $137 (1297% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $11 (104% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $10.56 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Triwest	$10	95%
Aetna	$11	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $12	104%
Cigna	$11 - $36	104%
Devoted Health Plan	$11	104%
Essence Healthcare	$11	104%
Humana	$11	104%
Medicare (plans)	$11	104%
Primewell Health Services	$11 - $30	104%
Tribute Health	$11	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$11	104%
Va	$11	104%
Wellcare By Allwell	$11	104%
Wellcare Non	$11	104%
Health Advantage	$12	114%
Ambetter / Centene	$16	152%
Northwest Health Plan	$18	170%
Qualchoice Novasys	$18	170%
Vantos	$18	170%

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 $137.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80053.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80053.
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.