CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $697
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Valley Presbyterian Hospital is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $697. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 3.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$697

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $697 (6600%)

Insurance Median: $37 (350%)

Cash: $697 (6600% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (350% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 250%). 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
Blue Shield Senior	$10	95%
Aetna	$11 - $41	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $33	104%
Health Net Senior	$11	104%
La Care Covered California	$11	104%
Medicare (plans)	$11	104%
Ambetter / Centene	$15	142%
Heritage Provider Network (Regal & Lakeside)	$16	152%
Health Net	$21	199%
Cigna	$35	331%
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $542	369%
Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal	$174	1648%
La Care Medi-Cal	$418	3958%
Phcs	$418	3958%
Coventry Health Care (Ccn)	$488	4621%
Blue Shield Ifp	$493	4669%
Beech Street	$523	4953%
Blue Shield	$561	5313%
Multiplan	$627	5938%

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 $697.
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 Valley Presbyterian Hospital 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.