CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Sanford Canby Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $123
Cash Discount Price: $121
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Sanford Canby Medical Center is $123. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 14.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 112 St Olaf Avenue South, Canby, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$123

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: $121 (1430%)

Insurance Median: $123 (1454%)

Cash: $121 (1430% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $123 (1454% 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 1454% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1354%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$58 - $116	686%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$69	816%
Ucare	$74 - $133	875%
Aetna	$75 - $131	887%
Health Partners	$75 - $121	887%
Medicare (plans)	$75	887%
UnitedHealthcare	$75 - $126	887%
Primewest	$76 - $83	898%
Security Health Plan	$83	981%
Sanford Health Plan	$119 - $140	1407%
Medica	$133 - $143	1572%
Cigna	$136	1608%
First Choice Health Network	$136	1608%
Healthez	$136	1608%
Multiplan	$136	1608%

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 $121.
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 Sanford Canby 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.