CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Ascension Seton Highland Lakes

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80053
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $92
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Ascension Seton Highland Lakes is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in Highway 281 South, Burnet, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$92

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: $92 (871%)
Insurance Median: $11 (104%)
Cash: $92 (871% 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.

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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
Ambetter / Centene $9 - $12 85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $50 85%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $9 - $11 85%
Dell Star $9 - $11 85%
Superior Star $9 - $102 85%
Superior Star Plus $9 - $102 85%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $11 85%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $9 - $11 85%
Wellpoint Star $9 - $11 85%
Wellpoint Star Kids $9 85%
Wellpoint Star Plus $9 - $11 85%
Champva $13 - $14 123%
Humana $17 - $36 161%
Cigna $25 237%
Seton Performance Plus $26 246%
Aetna $28 - $79 265%
Sendero Chap $31 294%
Covenant Health $58 549%
Superior Star Foster $102 966%
Superior Star Kids $102 966%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $115 1089%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Highway 281 South, Burnet, TX 78611
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals