CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: McLaren Lapeer Region

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $10
Cash Discount Price: $106
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at McLaren Lapeer Region is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1375 N Main St, Lapeer, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$10

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: $106 (1004%)

Insurance Median: $10 (95%)

Cash: $106 (1004% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $10 (95% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$6	57%
Humana	$10	95%
Medicare (plans)	$10 - $16	95%
Mi Amish Medical Board	$10	95%
Tricare	$10	95%
Cofinity Auto	$20	189%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39	369%
Workers Compensation	$58	549%
Cofinity Group 15892 & 15893	$87	824%
Priority Health	$91	862%
Aetna	$111	1051%

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 $106.
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 McLaren Lapeer Region 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.