CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Harlingen Medical Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $13
Cash Discount Price: $10
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Harlingen Medical Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10

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: $10 (95%)

Insurance Median: $13 (123%)

Cash: $10 (95% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$9 - $19	85%
Molina	$9 - $19	85%
Superior Health Plan	$9 - $18	85%
Aetna	$10 - $11	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $34	104%
Careworks Worker Compensation Fka Rockport Community Network	$11	104%
Cigna	$11 - $17	104%
Humana	$11	104%
Imperial Insurance Company	$11	104%
Medicare (plans)	$11	104%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$11	104%
San Benito Medical Associates	$11	104%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan	$11 - $17	104%
Tricare	$11	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $13	104%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$11	104%
Wellmed	$11	104%
Workers Compensation	$11	104%
Asserta Health	$14	133%
Friday Health Plan	$14	133%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative	$14	133%
Superior Health Commercial Exchange	$14	133%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$15	142%
Corporate Remedies Worker Compensation	$16	152%
Naphcare	$16	152%
Baker Benefits Administrators	$21	199%

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 $10.
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 Harlingen Medical Center 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.