CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $12
Cash Discount Price: $254
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $254. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1680 East 120Th Street, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$254

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12

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: $254 (2405%)

Insurance Median: $12 (114%)

Cash: $254 (2405% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $12 (114% 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
Preferred Professional Medical Corporation (Ipa) Of California	$6	57%
Alta	$9 - $11	85%
Brand New Day	$9 - $802	85%
Care1St Health	$9 - $11	85%
Heritage Provider Network (Hpn)	$10	95%
Molina Healthcare	$10 - $13	95%
Health Net	$12 - $401	114%
La Care Health Pasc-Seui	$12	114%
La Care Health Plan	$12	114%
UnitedHealthcare	$14	133%
La Care Health	$17	161%
Santa Monica Unite Here	$37	350%
Blue Shield Of California	$548 - $607	5189%
Multiplan	$1,069	10123%

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 $254.
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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community 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.