CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Hannibal Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $125
Cash Discount Price: $96
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Hannibal Regional Hospital is $125. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $96. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 14.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6000 Hospital Dr, Hannibal, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$96

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$125

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: $96 (1135%)

Insurance Median: $125 (1478%)

Cash: $96 (1135% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $125 (1478% 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 1478% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1378%). 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
Aetna	$8 - $144	95%
Health Alliance	$9 - $133	106%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $128	106%
Medicaid / KanCare	$11	130%
Healthy Blue	$12	142%
Samaritan Employee Health Plan	$18	213%
Hope Trust	$25	296%
6 Degrees Health	$118 - $128	1395%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$118 - $144	1395%
Cigna	$125	1478%
Current Health Network	$128	1513%
Healthlink	$128	1513%

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 $96.
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 Hannibal Regional 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.