CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $51
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Oakdale Community Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$51

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: $51 (603%)
Insurance Median: $14 (165%)
Cash: $51 (603% 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.

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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
Aarp $8 95%
Aetna $8 - $144 95%
All Savers Insurance $8 95%
Allegiance Hospice $8 95%
Allen Oaks Hospice $8 95%
Ambetter / Centene $8 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $14 95%
Champva $8 95%
Compassionate Care Hospic $8 95%
Correct Care $8 - $256 95%
Geha $8 95%
Golden Rule $8 95%
Harbor Hospice $8 95%
Healthy Blue Dual Adv $8 95%
Heart Of Hospice $8 95%
Hos Misc Hospice $8 95%
Humana $8 - $162 95%
Ice Health Service Corp $8 95%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $8 95%
Mcr Lagniappe $8 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 - $57 95%
Medicare (plans) $8 95%
Mutual Of Omaha $8 95%
Snf Nursing Home $8 95%
St Francis Nursing Home $8 95%
Triwest $8 - $256 95%
United Hc Shared Services $8 95%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $57 95%
Us Family Health Plan $8 - $256 95%
Wellcare $8 95%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $8 95%
Gulf South Risk Svcs Ip $11 130%
Integrated Med Solutions $12 142%
Hawaii Mainland Administr $13 154%
Meritain $14 - $144 165%
Amfirst $51 603%
Self Pay $51 603%
Web-Tpa $128 1513%
Cigna $140 - $145 1655%
Ima $154 - $256 1820%
Ppo Plus $154 1820%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $231 2730%
Wc Martco $231 2730%
Wc Misc $231 2730%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $231 2730%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $231 2730%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $231 2730%
American Public Life $256 3026%
American Retirement Life $256 3026%
Apwu $256 3026%
Auto Liability $256 3026%
Bankers Life $256 3026%
Fox Everitt $256 3026%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $256 3026%
Medishare $256 3026%
Medplus $256 3026%
Misc Commerical $256 3026%
Phcs $256 3026%
Physicians Mutual $256 3026%
State Farm-La $256 3026%
Usaa $256 3026%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals