CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Dundy County Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $146
Cash Discount Price: $188
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Dundy County Hospital is $146. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $188. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 13.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in P O Box 626, 1313 North Cheyenne St, Benkelman, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$188

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$146

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: $188 (1780%)

Insurance Median: $146 (1383%)

Cash: $188 (1780% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $146 (1383% 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 1383% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1283%). 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
Molina	$96 - $113	909%
UnitedHealthcare	$96 - $146	909%
Medica	$106 - $124	1004%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$124 - $225	1174%
Total Care	$125 - $148	1184%
Wellcare	$127 - $149	1203%
Midlands Choice	$143 - $169	1354%
Multiplan	$187 - $221	1771%
Aetna	$271 - $319	2566%

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 $188.
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 Dundy County 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.