CPT 80053: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
A blood test panel measuring electrolytes, kidney and liver function, and glucose. Extremely common in ERs, physicals, and pre-op workups.
Category: Lab | Typical bill: $30 - $150
⚠️ Prior authorization: No
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Why your Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) bill looks so high
Hospitals bill a "rack rate" that is often 2-10x higher than what Medicare pays or what insurers actually reimburse. The fair range for CPT 80053 is roughly $30 - $150 — but many facilities bill far beyond it.
Common reasons 80053 claims get denied
- Lab 'not covered' on high-deductible or non-contracted lab. Verify the lab was in-network. Out-of-network labs attached to an in-network facility should still be billed at in-network rates.
CMP denials are almost always network/contracted-rate issues rather than medical necessity. Check if the lab was in-network.
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