CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: St Elizabeth Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $157
Cash Discount Price: $143
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at St Elizabeth Hospital is $157. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $143. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 14.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Lincoln St, Fort Morgan, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$143

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$157

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: $143 (1354%)

Insurance Median: $157 (1487%)

Cash: $143 (1354% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $157 (1487% 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 1487% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1387%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$10 - $347	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $47	95%
Cigna	$10 - $347	95%
Denver Health	$10 - $157	95%
Devoted Health	$10	95%
Humana	$10	95%
Kaiser	$10	95%
Medicare (plans)	$10	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $308	95%
Centura Employee Plan	$13	123%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$278	2633%
Direct To Employer	$293	2775%
Multiplan	$336 - $347	3182%

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 $143.
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 St Elizabeth 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.