CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $8
Cash Discount Price: $128
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $128. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4646 N Marine Drive, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$128

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $128 (1513%)

Insurance Median: $8 (95%)

Cash: $128 (1513% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $8 (95% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Aetna	$8 - $245	95%
Ambetter / Centene	$8	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $68	95%
Cigna	$8 - $96	95%
Golden Rule	$8	95%
Humana	$8	95%
Longevity	$8	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$8	95%
Wellcare	$8	95%
Zing	$8	95%
Oscar	$9	106%
Nalc	$96	1135%

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 $128.
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 Louis A Weiss 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.