CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Manning Regional Healthcare Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $146
Cash Discount Price: $139
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Manning Regional Healthcare Center is $146. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $139. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 13.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1550 Sixth Street, Manning, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$139

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$146

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: $139 (1316%)

Insurance Median: $146 (1383%)

Cash: $139 (1316% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $146 (1383% 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 1383% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1283%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $190	199%
Wellmark Hmo	$54	511%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans	$59	559%
Medical Associates Mcr	$137	1297%
Medicare (plans)	$137	1297%
Merigold Mcr Adv-All Plans	$137	1297%
Tricare	$137	1297%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans	$146	1383%
Medicaid / KanCare	$147	1392%
Medical Associates Comm-All Other Plans	$147	1392%
Preferred Health - All Plans	$147	1392%
Aetna	$192	1818%
Midlands Choice- All Plans	$192	1818%
Oscar Epo-All Plans	$205	1941%

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 $139.
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 Manning Regional Healthcare 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.