CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $141
Cash Discount Price: $72
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is $141. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 13.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$141

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: $72 (682%)

Insurance Median: $141 (1335%)

Cash: $72 (682% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $141 (1335% 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 1335% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1235%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Bc Mcr Adv	$11	104%
Summacare Mcr Adv	$11	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $202	104%
The Health Plan - All Plans	$21	199%
Aultcare - All Plans	$31	294%
Health Oh Network - All Plans	$58	549%
Ohio Health Choice - All Plans	$58	549%
Med Mutual Nas	$60	568%
Multiplan - All Plans	$63	597%
Healthsmart - All Plans	$82	777%
Bc Pathway	$120	1136%
Cigna	$161	1525%
Bc Ohi/Ohii	$165	1563%
Summacare Comm - All Other Plans	$178	1686%
Med Mutual Medflex	$180	1705%
Bc Blue Access	$183	1733%
Bc Preferred	$183	1733%
Bc Trad - All Other Plans	$183	1733%
Med Mutual Aca	$204	1932%
Med Mutual Ppo/Pos/Hmo - All Other Plans	$225	2131%
Aetna	$228	2159%

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 $72.
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 Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic 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.