CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $22
Cash Discount Price: $255
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Medical Center Hospital is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $255. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$255

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22

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: $255 (2415%)

Insurance Median: $22 (208%)

Cash: $255 (2415% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $22 (208% 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 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). 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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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
Geha	$5	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $14	47%
Ambetter / Centene	$9 - $11	85%
Amerigroup	$9	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $171	85%
Community Health Choice	$9	85%
First Care Health Plan	$9	85%
Superior Health Plan	$9	85%
Aetna	$10 - $263	95%
Novitas Solutions	$10	95%
Triwest Va Ccn	$10	95%
Care Improvement Plus	$11	104%
Humana	$11	104%
Wellcare By Allwell	$11	104%
Corvel Wc	$12	114%
Medicaid / KanCare	$12 - $13	114%
Superior Chips	$12	114%
Group Resources	$13	123%
Workers Comp	$21	199%
Health Select	$29 - $171	275%
90 Degree Benefits	$34 - $191	322%
Caprock	$46 - $54	436%
Cigna	$49	464%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$50 - $239	473%
State Comptroller	$199	1884%
Texas Mutual Wc	$263	2491%
Firstcare	$279	2642%

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 $255.
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 Medical Center 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.