CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Wheatland Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $145
Cash Discount Price: $153
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Wheatland Memorial Hospital is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $153. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 13.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 3Rd St Nw, Harlowton, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$153

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$145

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: $153 (1449%)

Insurance Median: $145 (1373%)

Cash: $153 (1449% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $145 (1373% 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 1373% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1273%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Healthnet Federal-All Plans	$93	881%
Humana	$93	881%
Medica Prime Solutions-All Plans	$93	881%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$93	881%
Triwest-All Plans	$93	881%
Amish Old Orders-All Plans	$115	1089%
Allegiance Provider-All Plans	$130	1231%
6 Degrees Health-All Plans	$145	1373%
Americas Choice-All Plans	$145	1373%
Community Health Ntwk-All Plans	$145	1373%
Fedmed Network-All Plans	$145	1373%
First Choice Big Sky-All Plans	$145	1373%
Interwest Ppo-All Plans	$145	1373%
Mountain Health Co-Op-All Plans	$145	1373%
Pacific Source-All Other Plans	$145	1373%
Pacific Steel & Recycling-All Plans	$145	1373%
Rocky Mountain Health Network-All Plans	$145	1373%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$145	1373%
First Health-All Plans	$147	1392%
Ccn-All Plans	$148	1402%
UnitedHealthcare	$150	1420%
City Of Billings-All Plans	$229	2169%

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 $153.
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 Wheatland Memorial 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.