CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: University of Mississippi Med Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $21
Cash Discount Price: $106
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at University of Mississippi Med Center is $21. 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 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21

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: $21 (199%)

Cash: $106 (1004% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $21 (199% 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
Ms-Can-Magnolia	$10	95%
Ms-Can-Molina	$10	95%
Ms-Can-Truecare	$10	95%
Humana	$11	104%
Medadv_Primewell	$11	104%
Medadv_Uhc	$11	104%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp	$11	104%
Medicare (plans)	$11	104%
Va_Ccn	$11	104%
Wellcare	$11	104%
Advhealth	$16	152%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16	152%
United	$18	170%
United-Options	$18	170%
Magnolia-Chip	$21	199%
Molina-Chip	$21	199%
Truecare-Chip	$21	199%
Molina_Exchange	$23	218%
Mpcn	$24	227%
Firstchoice	$26	246%
Firstchoice-Hum	$26	246%
Ambetter / Centene	$27	256%
Primewell	$30	284%
Cigna	$153	1449%
Ppoplus	$206	1951%
Firsthealth	$211	1998%
Multiplan	$211	1998%
Aetna	$224	2121%
Healthlink_Tupelo	$224	2121%
Phcs	$238	2254%

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 University of Mississippi Med Center 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.