CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $180
Cash Discount Price: $120
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Glenn Medical Center is $180. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 21.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$180

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: $120 (1418%)

Insurance Median: $180 (2128%)

Cash: $120 (1418% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $180 (2128% 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 2128% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2028%). 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
Medi-Cal	$10	118%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$11	130%
UnitedHealthcare	$60 - $160	709%
Humana	$78	922%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $180	934%
Blue Shield Exch	$162	1915%
Cigna	$170	2009%
First Health - All Plans	$170	2009%
Healthnet - All Plans	$170	2009%
Beech Street - All Plans	$180	2128%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$180	2128%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$180	2128%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$180	2128%
Interplan - All Plans	$180	2128%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$180	2128%
Pponext - All Plans	$180	2128%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$180	2128%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$186	2199%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$190	2246%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$190	2246%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$190	2246%

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 $120.
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 Glenn Medical Center 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.