CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $15 (177%)
Insurance Median: $9 (106%)
Cash: $15 (177% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (106% 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
Humana $6 - $8 71%
Cigna $8 - $16 95%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi $8 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 95%
Medicare (plans) $8 - $9 95%
UnitedHealthcare $8 95%
Aetna $9 - $32 106%
Shared Health Mississippi $9 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $13 142%
Ambetter / Centene $14 165%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $20 236%
Zelis $21 248%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan $24 284%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial $24 284%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $26 307%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $28 331%
Select Administrative Services Network $28 331%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals