CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Ocean Medical Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80053
  • Insurance Median: $246
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Ocean Medical Center is $246. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 23.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$246

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: $11 (104%)
Insurance Median: $246 (2330%)
Cash: $11 (104% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $246 (2330% 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 2330% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2230%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Horizon $11 - $282 104%
Amerigroup $11 104%
Wellcare $11 104%
Seoul Medical Group $11 104%
Aetna $11 - $307 104%
United Community/Americhoice $11 104%
Vaccn $11 104%
Clover $11 104%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $201 114%
Karna $14 133%
Oxford $22 - $184 208%
Cigna $48 - $50 455%
Qualcare $169 - $300 1600%
Intergroup $223 2112%
Activecare First McO $223 - $290 2112%
Bergen Risk $238 - $256 2254%
Prime Health $254 2405%
Multiplan - PHCS $270 - $290 2557%
Brighton Health Plan $273 - $307 2585%
Amerihealth $273 - $332 2585%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals