CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $883
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $883. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$883

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $883 (8362%)

Insurance Median: $19 (180%)

Cash: $883 (8362% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (180% 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
Select Health	$7 - $14	66%
Blue Shield	$10 - $112	95%
Seoul Medical Group	$10	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$10	95%
Aetna	$11	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $38	104%
Easy Choice	$11	104%
Central Health	$12	114%
Clever Care	$13	123%
Monarch Health Plan	$13 - $26	123%
Cigna	$16 - $24	152%
Centivo	$24	227%

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 $883.
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 Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center 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.