CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Taylor Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $139
Cash Discount Price: $140
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Taylor Regional Hospital is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 13.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 Old Lebanon Road, Campbellsville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$139

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: $140 (1326%)

Insurance Median: $139 (1316%)

Cash: $140 (1326% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $139 (1316% 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 1316% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1216%). 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
Healthsmart Accel Pro Fee Only - All Other Plans	$10	95%
Healthsmart Ppo Pro Fee Only	$10	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $394	104%
Humana	$11 - $375	104%
Medicare (plans)	$11	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $382	104%
Healthsmart Hpo Pro Fee Only	$14	133%
Caresource Mcr Adv-All Plans	$18	170%
Medicaid / KanCare	$20 - $382	189%
Cigna	$83 - $169	786%
Aetna	$124 - $375	1174%
Coventry-First Health-All Other Plans	$130 - $262	1231%
Siho Network-All Plans	$139 - $281	1316%
Multiplan-All Plans	$154 - $311	1458%

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 $140.
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 Taylor Regional Hospital 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.