CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Kell West Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $13
Cash Discount Price: $48
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Kell West Regional Hospital is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5420 Kell West Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13

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: $48 (455%)

Insurance Median: $13 (123%)

Cash: $48 (455% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13 (123% 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
Aetna	$9 - $11	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $37	104%
Humana	$11 - $68	104%
Medadv_Uhc	$11	104%
Medicare (plans)	$11	104%
Medicaid / KanCare	$12	114%
Uhc_Community_Plan	$12	114%
UnitedHealthcare	$13	123%
Cigna	$24 - $48	227%
Blue_Advantage_Bav	$31	294%
Blue_Essentials	$33	313%
Healthsmart_Ppo	$48	455%
Phcs	$51	483%
Self_Pay	$54	511%
Multiplan	$58	549%

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 $48.
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 Kell West Regional 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.