CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Astera Health

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $127
Cash Discount Price: $120
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Astera Health is $127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 12.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$127

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: $120 (1136%)

Insurance Median: $127 (1203%)

Cash: $120 (1136% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $127 (1203% 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 1203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1103%). 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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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
Blue Plus Pmap [40002]	$33 - $5,128	313%
Ucare Pmap [30006]	$62 - $1,691	587%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$68 - $5,128	644%
Health Partners [10045]	$68 - $5,128	644%
Medica Nonpmap [10056]	$68 - $13,201	644%
Medica Pmap [10057]	$68 - $3,448	644%
Primewest Non Pmap [30004]	$68 - $5,128	644%
Primewest Pmap [30003]	$68 - $3,448	644%
Ucare Non Pmap [30007]	$71 - $5,385	672%
Health Partners Pmap [10046]	$85	805%
Ucare Commercial [10705]	$118 - $126	1117%
UnitedHealthcare	$126 - $131	1193%
Multiplan	$136	1288%
Sanford Health Plan [10120]	$144	1364%
Aetna	$153	1449%

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 $120.
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 Astera Health 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.