CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $112
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 9.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2310 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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: $112 (1061%)

Insurance Median: $100 (947%)

Cash: $112 (1061% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $100 (947% 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 947% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 847%). 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	$11 - $66	104%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$11 - $106	104%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$11 - $73	104%
Veteran'S Administration (Va Ccn)	$11	104%
Managed Health Services	$12	114%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$12	114%
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $97	350%
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$59	559%
The Alliance	$60 - $442	568%
Amish/Mennonite	$65	616%
Sanford Health Plan	$65	616%
Besse Forest Products	$100	947%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$100	947%
Rice Lake School District	$100	947%
Wps Health Insurance	$104 - $114	985%
Medica Of Wi	$110 - $112	1042%
Cigna	$112	1061%
Corvel	$112	1061%
First Health	$112	1061%
Health Partners	$112	1061%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$112	1061%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$112	1061%
Coventry	$113	1070%
Health Smart	$113	1070%
Trilogy	$113	1070%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$114	1080%

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 $112.
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 Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire 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.