CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $63
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 9.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

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: $63 (745%)

Insurance Median: $78 (922%)

Cash: $63 (745% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (922% 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 922% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 822%). 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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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	$9 - $107	106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $91	106%
Cigna	$9 - $70	106%
Humana	$9 - $108	106%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$9	106%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$9	106%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $77	106%
Liberty Health	$10	118%
Amerihealth	$18	213%
Carolina Complete	$18	213%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$18	213%
Wellcare	$18	213%
Ambetter / Centene	$20	236%
Caresource North Carolina	$50	591%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$68	804%
Amps	$69	816%
Plotkin Health	$76	898%
Medcost	$95 - $106	1123%
Transformhealth	$101	1194%
Multiplan	$113	1336%
Phcs	$113	1336%
Employers Choice Network	$122	1442%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$122	1442%

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 $63.
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 Novant Health Brunswick 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.