CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80053
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $43
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at University Health System, Inc is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $43 (407%)
Insurance Median: $21 (199%)
Cash: $43 (407% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (199% 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
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $121 38%
Aetna $11 - $121 104%
American Health $11 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $110 104%
Choicecare $11 104%
Cigna $11 - $131 104%
Devoted Health $11 104%
Humana $11 104%
Medicare (plans) $11 104%
Nhc $11 104%
Wellcare $11 104%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $11 104%
Wellpoint $11 - $14 104%
Novanet $16 152%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $69 653%
Multiplan $104 985%
Nx Health $104 985%
Phcs $104 985%
Naphcare $112 1061%
Coventry $121 1146%
Beechstreet $129 1222%
Prime Health $129 - $172 1222%
Seven Corners $129 1222%
Usa $138 1307%
Evolutions $155 1468%
Galaxy $155 1468%
Healthsmart $155 1468%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals