CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $21
Cash Discount Price: $10
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at NYU Langone Hospitals is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 2.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 First Avenue, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21

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: $10 (118%)

Insurance Median: $21 (248%)

Cash: $10 (118% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $21 (248% 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 248% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 148%). 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
Healthfirst	$7 - $204	83%
Fidelis	$8 - $204	95%
Ghi	$8 - $167	95%
Healthplus	$8 - $204	95%
Hip	$8 - $167	95%
Medicare (plans)	$8	95%
Wellcare	$8	95%
1199	$9	106%
Centerlight	$9	106%
Oxford	$9	106%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $204	106%
Metroplus	$12 - $204	142%
Hamaspik	$13	154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $21	201%
Cigna	$18	213%
Aetna	$21 - $265	248%
Medicaid / KanCare	$47 - $91	556%
Somos	$49 - $122	579%
Magnacare	$86 - $132	1017%
Amida	$97 - $100	1147%
Multiplan	$140 - $206	1655%

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 $10.
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 NYU Langone Hospitals 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.