CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Texas Health Specialty Hospital Forth Worth

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $528
Cash Discount Price: $377
vs. Medicare Baseline: 50.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Texas Health Specialty Hospital Forth Worth is $528. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $377. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 50.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$377

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$528

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: $377 (3570%)

Insurance Median: $528 (5000%)

Cash: $377 (3570% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $528 (5000% 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 5000% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4900%). 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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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
Fort Worth Firefighters	$226 - $245	2140%
City Of Fort Worth	$229 - $248	2169%
Quick Trip	$428 - $464	4053%
Phcs	$505 - $546	4782%
Healthsmart	$507 - $549	4801%
Multiplan	$525 - $568	4972%
Galaxy	$531 - $575	5028%
Usa	$531 - $575	5028%
Cigna	$568 - $614	5379%

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 $377.
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 Texas Health Specialty Hospital Forth Worth 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.