CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Atrium Health Navicent Peach

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $129
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Atrium Health Navicent Peach is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 12.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1960 Highway 247 Connector, Byron, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$129

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: $109 (1032%)

Insurance Median: $129 (1222%)

Cash: $109 (1032% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $129 (1222% 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 1222% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1122%). 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 Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $46	123%
Cigna	$22 - $159	208%
Securehealth	$26 - $142	246%
Humana	$27 - $185	256%
Aetna	$29 - $129	275%
Georgia Health Advantage	$46	436%
Pruitt Health	$46	436%
UnitedHealthcare	$46 - $137	436%
Care Source	$47	445%
Clover	$47	445%
Eon Health	$47	445%
Ambetter / Centene	$65 - $111	616%
Alliant	$107	1013%
Multiplan	$142 - $174	1345%
Novanet	$174	1648%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$185	1752%
Beechstreet	$203	1922%

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 $109.
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 Atrium Health Navicent Peach 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.