CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $41
Cash Discount Price: $218
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $218. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 3.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 621 North Hall Street, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$218

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: $218 (2064%)

Insurance Median: $41 (388%)

Cash: $218 (2064% 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

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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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$10 - $211	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $12	95%
Aetna	$11 - $200	104%
American Health Plan	$11	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $52	104%
Corvel	$11	104%
Healthspring	$11	104%
Humana	$11 - $255	104%
Prime Health Services	$11	104%
Procare Advantage	$11	104%
Superior Health Plan	$11 - $29	104%
Triwest	$11	104%
Ambetter / Centene	$22	208%
Cigna	$179 - $211	1695%
Employers Health Network	$200	1894%
Quiktrip	$200	1894%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$211	1998%
Imagine Health	$228	2159%
Curative	$236	2235%
First Health	$255	2415%
Healthsmart	$255 - $273	2415%
Private Health Care System	$273	2585%

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 $218.
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 Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas 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.