CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Kern Valley Healthcare District

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $174
Cash Discount Price: $174
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Kern Valley Healthcare District is $174. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $174. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 16.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$174

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$174

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: $174 (1648%)

Insurance Median: $174 (1648%)

Cash: $174 (1648% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $174 (1648% 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 1648% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1548%). 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

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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
Medi-Cal	$12	114%
Blue Shield - All Plans	$31	294%
Healthnet (Aim)	$66	625%
Healthnet Mcal	$66	625%
UnitedHealthcare	$149	1411%
Healthnet Med Adv	$174	1648%
Humana	$174	1648%
Brand New Day - All Plans	$198	1875%
Tricare	$579	5483%
Aetna	$629	5956%
Healthnet- All Other Plans	$653	6184%
Cigna	$703	6657%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$827	7831%

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 $174.
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 Kern Valley Healthcare District 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.