CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Memorial Hospital Biloxi

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $29
Cash Discount Price: $41
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Memorial Hospital Biloxi is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 2.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Reynoir Street, Biloxi, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$29

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: $41 (388%)

Insurance Median: $29 (275%)

Cash: $41 (388% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $29 (275% 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 275% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 175%). 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
Sas Mhg	$5 - $484	47%
Devoted Health	$10 - $238	95%
Magnolia Health	$10 - $17	95%
Molina	$10 - $1,530	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$10	95%
Cigna	$11 - $555	104%
Fox Everett	$14 - $317	133%
Sas Non-Mhg	$14 - $317	133%
Aetna	$17 - $396	161%
First Choice	$17 - $571	161%
Mhg	$17 - $396	161%
First Health	$25 - $571	237%
Humana	$25 - $571	237%
Mpcn	$26 - $595	246%

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 $41.
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 Memorial Hospital Biloxi 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.