CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Wabash General Hospital 1

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $194
Cash Discount Price: $258
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Wabash General Hospital 1 is $194. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $258. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 18.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1418 College Drive, Mount Carmel, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$258

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$194

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: $258 (2443%)

Insurance Median: $194 (1837%)

Cash: $258 (2443% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $194 (1837% 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 1837% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1737%). 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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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
Aetna	$18 - $219	170%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $225	170%
Meridian Mcaid - All Plans	$18	170%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$18	170%
UnitedHealthcare	$47 - $80	445%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv - All Plans	$82	777%
Healthlink Hmo	$181	1714%
Cigna	$194	1837%
Encore Combined Ip/Op Only	$194	1837%
Hope Trust - All Plans	$194	1837%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans	$207	1960%
Phcs - All Plans	$207	1960%
Health Smart - All Plans	$219	2074%
Hfn - All Plans	$219	2074%
Multiplan - All Plans	$219	2074%
Siho Network - All Plans	$219	2074%
Encore Health Network Ip/Op Only - All Other Plans	$232	2197%

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 $258.
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 Wabash General Hospital 1 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.