CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $11
Cash Discount Price: $80
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$11

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: $80 (758%)

Insurance Median: $11 (104%)

Cash: $80 (758% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $11 (104% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $35	47%
Medicaid / KanCare	$10	95%
Aetna	$11 - $13	104%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$11	104%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$11	104%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$11	104%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$11	104%
Humana	$11	104%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$11	104%
Medicare (plans)	$11	104%
Ochsner Health Plan	$11	104%
Tricare	$11	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$11	104%
First Health Network	$195	1847%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$219	2074%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$292	2765%
Cigna	$366	3466%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$394	3731%

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 $80.
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 Slidell Memorial 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.