CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $34
Cash Discount Price: $145
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $145. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 3.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$145

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$34

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: $145 (1373%)

Insurance Median: $34 (322%)

Cash: $145 (1373% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $34 (322% 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 322% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 222%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $296	104%
Trillium [1296]	$11	104%
Liberty Advantage [1313]	$13 - $177	123%
Humana	$14 - $183	133%
Aetna	$14 - $377	133%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $283	133%
Amerihealth McAid Adv [1316]	$16	152%
Carolina Complete Health [1317]	$16	152%
Longevity Health [1411]	$16 - $219	152%
Wellcare [1320]	$16	152%
Nc Dept of Public Safety [1095]	$23 - $304	218%
Medcost [1067]	$23 - $325	218%
Cigna	$31 - $458	294%
Multiplan [1031]	$34 - $458	322%

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 $145.
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 The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc 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.