CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Adventist Health Howard Memorial

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $65
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Adventist Health Howard Memorial is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 9.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Marcela Dr, Willits, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $65 (616%)

Insurance Median: $105 (994%)

Cash: $65 (616% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (994% 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 994% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 894%). 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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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 Mcare	$3 - $70	28%
Medicare (plans)	$3 - $71	28%
Tricare	$3 - $70	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $271	28%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$7 - $182	66%
Aetna	$9 - $235	85%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$9 - $240	85%
Blue Shield Epn	$9 - $239	85%
First Health Ppo - All Plans	$10 - $280	95%
Ghn Ppo - All Plans	$10 - $280	95%
Healthnet - All Plans	$10 - $287	95%
Western Growers/Pinnacle - All Plans	$10 - $262	95%
Brms - All Plans	$11 - $298	104%
Cigna	$11 - $298	104%
Medi-Cal	$12	114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$105 - $126	994%

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 $65.
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 Adventist Health Howard Memorial 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.