CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Cascade Medical Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $80
Cash Discount Price: $116
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Cascade Medical Center is $80. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $116. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 7.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 817 Commercial Street, Leavenworth, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$116

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$80

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: $116 (1098%)

Insurance Median: $80 (758%)

Cash: $116 (1098% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $80 (758% 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 758% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 658%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Tricare	$9	85%
Asuris Northwest Health	$10 - $130	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $110	95%
Humana	$10	95%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$10	95%
First Choice Health Network	$11	104%
Pacificsource Health Plans	$11	104%
Washington Department Of Labor And Industry	$15	142%
Medicaid / KanCare	$77	729%
Community Health Plan Of Wa Mcd Rep	$80	758%
Coordinated Care Of Wa Mcd Rep	$80	758%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$80	758%
Aetna	$84 - $130	795%
Medicare (plans)	$84	795%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv	$90	852%
Ambetter / Centene	$91	862%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$94	890%
Cigna	$121	1146%

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 $116.
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 Cascade 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.