CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc.

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $185
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc. is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $185. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 13.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$185

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $185 (2187%)

Insurance Median: $115 (1359%)

Cash: $185 (2187% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (1359% 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 1359% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1259%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $168	71%
Tricare	$6	71%
Caresource Mcr Adv-All Other Plans	$8	95%
Humana	$8	95%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans	$8	95%
Molina Mcr Adv	$8	95%
Signature Mcr Adv-All Plans	$8	95%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Other Plans	$8	95%
Passport Hp Hmo - All Plans	$66	780%
Multiplan-All Plans	$207	2447%
Prime Health Services-All Plans	$207	2447%
Integrated Hp-All Plans	$216	2553%
Corvel - All Plans	$219	2589%
Center Care-All Plans	$231	2730%
Cigna	$236	2790%
Caresource Mcaid	$243	2872%
Coventry Mcaid-All Plans	$243	2872%
Medicaid / KanCare	$243	2872%
Molina Mcaid	$243	2872%
UnitedHealthcare	$243	2872%

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 $185.
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 Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc. 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.