Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

For the comprehensive metabolic panel (CPT 80053) at University Of Kansas Hospital, the cash price is $10.00, which is significantly lower than the median negotiated rate of $39.00 and the gross charge of $49.00. While the facility's negotiated rates range from $14 to $461 across 35 payers, the cash price offers a substantial alternative for patients without insurance or those with high-deductible plans. It is important to note that cash-pay can sometimes be cheaper than insurance reimbursement if the negotiated rate exceeds the cash price, as seen here where the cash rate is less than half of the lowest negotiated amount. Patients should explicitly ask the hospital for "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as billing systems may default to insurance processing once a card is on file, potentially voiding any upfront fee reductions.

This facility's pricing is evaluated against the Medicare benchmark of $10.56, with the cash price of $10.00 being slightly lower, while the median negotiated rate of $31.00 is approximately 2.9 times the Medicare amount. Although the facility is located in Kansas City, KS, and operates as an Acute Care Hospital, the data provided does not include specific state or county average figures for comparison. To ensure you are receiving the most accurate pricing, you should request a full itemized bill before paying, as summary bills often obscure individual code costs. If you receive a balance bill for services rendered at this in-network facility, you may be entitled to protections under the No Surprises Act, which bans balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services from