CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, LLC

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $41
Cash Discount Price: $126
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, LLC is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 3.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 East I-240 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$41

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: $126 (1193%)

Insurance Median: $41 (388%)

Cash: $126 (1193% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $41 (388% 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 388% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 288%). 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
Aetna	$9 - $142	85%
Humana	$9 - $142	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $41	104%
Cigna	$11 - $144	104%
Geha	$11	104%
Medicare (plans)	$11	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$11	104%
Va Ccn	$11	104%
Ambetter / Centene	$15	142%
Community Care	$21 - $144	199%
The Kempton Group	$26	246%
Healthcare Highways	$51 - $123	483%
Healthscope	$94	890%
Oscar Insurance Company	$94	890%
Webtpa Chickasaw Nation Hch	$97	919%
Webtpa Hobby Lobby Hch	$109	1032%
Coventry	$121	1146%
Global Health	$129	1222%
Sana Benefits	$134	1269%
Ufcw	$134	1269%
First Health Network	$142	1345%
Manhattan Life	$142	1345%
Phcs	$144	1364%
Preferred Community Choice	$156	1477%
Multiplan	$185	1752%

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 $126.
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 Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, LLC 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.