CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $11
Cash Discount Price: $34
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at University Medical Center of El Paso is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$34

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: $34 (322%)

Insurance Median: $11 (104%)

Cash: $34 (322% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	38%
Aetna	$8 - $34	76%
Amerigroup Tx	$9 - $11	85%
Medicaid / KanCare	$9	85%
Molina Tx	$9	85%
Superior Tx	$9	85%
Cigna	$10 - $11	95%
El Paso Health Dual	$11	104%
Healthnet	$11	104%
Medicare (plans)	$11	104%
Molina	$11	104%
Wellcare	$11	104%
Wellmed	$11	104%
Humana	$12	114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $46	303%
El Paso Health	$43 - $100	407%

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 $34.
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 University Medical Center of El Paso 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.