CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Weeks Medical Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $86
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Weeks Medical Center is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 10.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 173 Middle Street, Lancaster, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $86 (814%)

Insurance Median: $114 (1080%)

Cash: $86 (814% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (1080% 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 1080% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 980%). 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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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$10	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$66 - $130	625%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$75 - $132	710%
Medicare (plans)	$75	710%
Aetna	$76 - $125	720%
Cigna	$95 - $148	900%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - Commercial-Hmo	$104	985%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - Commercial-Pos	$123	1165%
Humana	$150	1420%

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 $86.
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 Weeks 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.