CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $15
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Lawrence Memorial Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1309 West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $15 (177%)

Insurance Median: $14 (165%)

Cash: $15 (177% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (165% 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.

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
Ambetter / Centene	$8 - $19	95%
Amerigroup	$8 - $14	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $14	95%
Cigna	$8 - $14	95%
Humana	$8 - $14	95%
Allwell	$9 - $15	106%
Wellcare	$9 - $25	106%
Qualchoice	$10 - $19	118%
Arkansas Total Care	$12	142%
Caresource	$13 - $28	154%
Empower Healthcare Solutions	$13	154%
Arkansas Superior Select	$14	165%
Provider Partners Health Plans	$14	165%
Wellcare By Allwell	$14	165%
Wellcare Health Plans	$14	165%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas	$17	201%
Aetna	$20	236%
Assured Benefits Administrators	$21	248%
Healthlink	$23	272%

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 $15.
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 Lawrence Memorial 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.