CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $181
Cash Discount Price: $153
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake is $181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $153. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 17.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1050 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$153

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$181

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: $153 (1449%)

Insurance Median: $181 (1714%)

Cash: $153 (1449% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $181 (1714% 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 1714% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1614%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $229	66%
Cigna	$9 - $305	85%
Denver Health	$9	85%
Health Choice	$9	85%
Medicaid / KanCare	$9	85%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$9	85%
Uuhp	$9 - $25	85%
Humana	$10	95%
Medicare (plans)	$10	95%
Centura Employee Plan	$13	123%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$13	123%
UnitedHealthcare	$13	123%
Motivhealth	$14	133%
Molina	$22 - $164	208%
Pehp	$163 - $382	1544%
Aetna	$169 - $323	1600%
Wise	$198 - $202	1875%
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators	$234	2216%
Select Health	$253	2396%
Multiplan	$263 - $347	2491%
Emi Health	$382	3617%

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 $153.
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 Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake 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.