CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $5
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6901 South Olympia Avenue, Tulsa, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $5 (47%)

Insurance Median: $7 (66%)

Cash: $5 (47% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7 (66% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Black Lung [6055]	$4	38%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$4 - $7	38%
Lucent Health [6000]	$4	38%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$4	38%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$4	38%
Osma Health Network [2345]	$4	38%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$5	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$5	47%
Resource One Administrators [2815]	$7	66%
Universal Fidelity [2085]	$7	66%
Web Tpa [2115]	$7	66%
The Kempton Group Administrators [2905]	$8	76%
First Health [1375]	$11	104%
Medica [2910]	$11	104%
Multiplan [1680]	$11	104%
Cigna	$12	114%
National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695]	$12	114%
Pba [1775]	$12	114%

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 $5.
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 Tulsa Spine & Specialty 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.