CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80053
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Albany Medical Center Hospital is $11. 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 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $11 (104%)
Cash: $11 (104% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (104% 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.

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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 $6 - $103 57%
Blue Shield Highmark $6 - $21 57%
Cdphp $7 - $103 66%
Fidelis $8 - $164 76%
Mvp $8 - $46 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 95%
Aetna $11 - $25 104%
Blue Shield $11 - $48 104%
Cigna $11 104%
Emblem Health Ghi $11 - $20 104%
Hamaspik $11 - $107 104%
Medicare (plans) $11 104%
Mvp Commercial $11 104%
Nascentia Health Options $11 104%
Tricare $11 104%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $218 104%
Emblem $12 - $19 114%
Nascentia $12 114%
Empire Plan Nyship $14 - $218 133%
Magnacare $14 - $218 133%
Multiplan $15 - $232 142%
Emblem_Ghi $19 180%
Mvp Essential Plan $98 928%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals