CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: St Bernard Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80053
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at St Bernard Parish Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

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: $19 (180%)
Insurance Median: $11 (104%)
Cash: $19 (180% 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.

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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 $4 - $11 38%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 95%
Aetna $11 - $20 104%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $11 104%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $11 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $37 104%
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%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $11 104%
Tricare $12 114%
Zelis $20 189%
Cigna $35 331%
First Health Network $38 360%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $44 417%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $44 417%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals