CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Central Montana Medical Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $109
Cash Discount Price: $101
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Central Montana Medical Center is $109. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 10.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 408 Wendell Ave, Lewistown, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$101

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$109

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: $101 (956%)

Insurance Median: $109 (1032%)

Cash: $101 (956% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $109 (1032% 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 1032% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 932%). 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
Pacific Source Hp - All Plans	$13	123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $107	218%
Triwest - All Plans	$63	597%
Veterans Affairs - All Plans	$63	597%
Humana	$64	606%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans	$110	1042%
UnitedHealthcare	$110	1042%
Ebms - All Plans	$113	1070%
Allegiance Comm - All Other Plans	$114	1080%
Health Infonet - All Plans	$114	1080%
Montana Health Co-Op - All Plans	$115	1089%
Interwest Ppo	$116	1098%
Interwest Trad - All Other Plans	$119	1127%
Allegiance Rbphp	$215	2036%

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 $101.
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 Central Montana Medical 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.