CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80053
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $271
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $271. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$271

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $271 (2566%)
Insurance Median: $11 (104%)
Cash: $271 (2566% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (104% 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.

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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 Cross Blue Shield $8 - $14 76%
Humana $9 - $11 85%
Aetna $10 - $149 95%
Absolute Total Care $11 - $49 104%
Caresource $11 104%
Clover $11 104%
Devoted Health $11 104%
Eon Health $11 104%
Friday Health $11 104%
Georgia Assurance $11 104%
Healthspring $11 104%
Shared Health $11 104%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $11 104%
United $11 - $122 104%
United Behavioral Health $11 104%
Wellcare $11 104%
Blue Choice $12 114%
Health One Alliance $13 123%
Ambetter / Centene $15 142%
Seven Corners $18 170%
Nhc Advantage $51 483%
Peach State $54 511%
Memorial Health Plan $60 - $122 568%
Amerigroup $67 634%
Centurion $75 710%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $108 1023%
Cigna $217 2055%
Novanet $244 2311%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals