CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $284
Cash Discount Price: $284
vs. Medicare Baseline: 26.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center is $284. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $284. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 26.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 23500 Us Highway 160, Walsenburg, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$284

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$284

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: $284 (2689%)

Insurance Median: $284 (2689%)

Cash: $284 (2689% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $284 (2689% 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 2689% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2589%). 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
Beacon Health Op Only-All Plans	$12	114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$154 - $284	1458%
Humana	$154	1458%
Medicare (plans)	$154	1458%
UnitedHealthcare	$154 - $293	1458%
Devoted Health Mcr - All Plans	$162	1534%
Apostrophe - All Plans	$284	2689%
Cigna	$284	2689%
Friday Hp Chp - All Plans	$284	2689%
Kaiser Ppo - All Other Plans	$284	2689%
Prov Ntwrk Of America - All Plans	$284	2689%
Cofinity - All Plans	$290	2746%
Connect For Health - All Plans	$293	2775%
Rmhp - All Plans	$293	2775%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans	$299	2831%
Kaiser Ppo Mcr	$315	2983%

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 $284.
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 Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center 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.