CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: University of Michigan Health - West

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: $40
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at University of Michigan Health - West is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 6.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5900 Byron Center Avenue, Sw, Wyoming, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

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: $40 (379%)

Insurance Median: $72 (682%)

Cash: $40 (379% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $72 (682% 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 682% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 582%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Priority Health	$30	284%
Web Tpa	$44	417%
Aetna	$67	634%
Alliance Health & Life Ppo	$67	634%
Asr Physicians	$67	634%
Hap	$67	634%
Golden Rule Ins	$72	682%
Medica	$72	682%
Student Ins/Mega Life	$72	682%
UnitedHealthcare	$72	682%
Humana	$75	710%
Asr Cofinity	$83	786%
Cofinity Commercial	$83	786%
Cofinity Weyco	$83	786%
Core Source	$83	786%
Epoch Group	$83	786%
Health Partners	$83	786%
Hlthcomp Admin	$83	786%
Mid America	$83	786%

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 $40.
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 University of Michigan Health - West 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.