CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $118
Cash Discount Price: $167
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital is $118. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $167. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 11.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1465 E Parkdale Ave, Manistee, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$167

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$118

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: $167 (1581%)

Insurance Median: $118 (1117%)

Cash: $167 (1581% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $118 (1117% 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 1117% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1017%). 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

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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	$6 - $98	57%
Mclaren Health Plan	$6 - $147	57%
Meridian	$6	57%
Molina	$6 - $11	57%
Priority Health	$6 - $28	57%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $176	57%
Aetna	$11 - $169	104%
Cigna	$11 - $28	104%
Cofinity	$11 - $172	104%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan)	$11 - $157	104%
Humana	$11	104%
Medicare (plans)	$11	104%
Michigan Amish Medical Board	$11	104%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group	$11	104%
Prime Health Services	$11 - $180	104%
Wellcare Meridian	$11	104%
Employee Benefits Logistics	$18	170%
Hospice Of Michigan	$118	1117%
Munson Hospice	$137 - $852	1297%
Asr/Physicians Care	$157	1487%
Enterprise Group Planning/Employee Benefits Plan	$157	1487%
Medical Cost Savings Solution	$157	1487%
Nomi Health	$157	1487%
Provider Network Of America	$167	1581%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$167	1581%
Multiplan	$172	1629%
Great West Healthcare	$176	1667%

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 $167.
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 Munson Healthcare Manistee 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.