CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $151
Cash Discount Price: $264
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Alaska Regional Hospital is $151. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $264. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 17.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$264

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$151

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$8.46

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $8.46 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $264 (3121%)

Insurance Median: $151 (1785%)

Cash: $264 (3121% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $151 (1785% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $8.46 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 1785% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1685%). 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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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
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$8	95%
Veteran'S Administration	$8	95%
United	$9 - $200	106%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$11	130%
Aetna	$37 - $83	437%
Union Coalition	$78	922%
Union Coalition Cement Masons	$81	957%
Moda Health	$84 - $124	993%
Premerafirst	$131	1548%
Geha Ppo Usa	$136 - $232	1608%
Cigna	$143	1690%
Multiplan	$159 - $246	1879%
Coventry Healthcare	$167	1974%
First Health	$185	2187%
Bering Strait School District	$198	2340%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust	$198	2340%
Risk & Benefit Management	$198	2340%
Banner Health	$212	2506%
Matanuska Telephone	$212	2506%

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 $264.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80048.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Alaska Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80048.
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.