CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: New Ulm Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: $118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at New Ulm Medical Center is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 8.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

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: $118 (1395%)

Insurance Median: $72 (851%)

Cash: $118 (1395% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $72 (851% 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 851% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 751%). 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
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H)	$6 - $52	71%
Medica Health System	$7 - $208	83%
Aetna	$8 - $223	95%
Medicaid / KanCare	$8 - $125	95%
Medicare (plans)	$8 - $115	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $149	106%
Medica	$9 - $197	106%
Hennepin Health	$10	118%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $154	130%
Medica Dual Solutions (A U)	$13 - $113	154%
Health Partners	$15 - $26	177%
South Country Health Alliance	$16 - $135	189%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(A M U)	$20 - $170	236%
Medica Ubh (A)	$21 - $214	248%
Medica Mhps	$23 - $197	272%
Medica Ubh (N)	$23 - $219	272%
Medica Ubh Pmap	$24 - $209	284%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$25 - $201	296%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$25 - $219	296%
Cigna	$26 - $213	307%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$27 - $219	319%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$32 - $261	378%
Bc Aware/Blue Plus (Nr)	$72	851%

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 $118.
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 New Ulm 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.