CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $17
Cash Discount Price: $18
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 403 First Street Se, Belmond, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17

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: $18 (170%)

Insurance Median: $17 (161%)

Cash: $18 (170% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $17 (161% 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.

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	$4 - $347	38%
Tricare	$4 - $117	38%
Triwest Va Choice And Pc3-All Plans	$4 - $117	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $319	38%
Healthscope Stellar - All Plans	$6 - $193	57%
Auxiant Clarion Schools-All Plans	$7 - $237	66%
Health Partners Prestage	$8 - $274	76%
Health Partners Ish-All Other Plans	$9 - $292	85%
Cigna	$11 - $354	104%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$11 - $354	104%
Wellmark Hmo	$64	606%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans	$71	672%

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 $18.
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 Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond 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.