CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Sampson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $43
Cash Discount Price: $153
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Sampson Regional Medical Center is $43. 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 4.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 607 Beaman St, Clinton, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$153

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$43

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: $43 (407%)

Cash: $153 (1449% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $43 (407% 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 407% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 307%). 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
Aetna	$11 - $196	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $135	104%
Gateway Mcr Adv - All Plans	$11	104%
Liberty Adv - All Plans	$11	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $158	104%
Medicare (plans)	$12	114%
Prime/Travelers/Three Rivers - All Plans	$12	114%
Healthy Blue Mcaid - All Plans	$43	407%
Wellcare Mcaid - All Plans	$43	407%
Medcost - All Plans	$168	1591%
Cigna	$196	1856%
Multiplan - All Plans	$201	1903%
Bc Nc Indemnity Ip/Op Only	$218	2064%

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 Sampson Regional 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.