CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80053
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $184
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at College Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $184. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$184

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: $184 (1742%)
Insurance Median: $11 (104%)
Cash: $184 (1742% 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.

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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
Davita Healthplan $7 - $238 66%
Healthcare Partners $7 - $238 66%
Value Options $7 - $238 66%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $8 - $11 76%
Imperial Health Plan $8 76%
Altamed $9 - $11 85%
Benevolence Healthcare $9 - $11 85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $2,969 85%
Blue Shield $9 - $53 85%
Brand New Day $9 - $11 85%
Care First $9 - $11 85%
Cigna $9 85%
Health Net $9 - $309 85%
Heritage Provider Network $9 - $15 85%
Kaiser $9 - $285 85%
La Care $9 - $11 85%
Molina Healthcare $9 - $11 85%
Synermed $9 - $15 85%
Aetna $11 - $15 104%
Caremore $11 104%
Central Health Plan $11 104%
Easy Choice $11 104%
Prospect $11 104%
Multiplan $12 - $404 114%
Three Rivers Provider Network $14 133%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals