CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: McAlester Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $67
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at McAlester Regional Health Center is $67. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 7.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$67

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: $31 (366%)
Insurance Median: $67 (792%)
Cash: $31 (366% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $67 (792% 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 792% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 692%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $9 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 106%
Choctaw Nation $9 106%
Global Health $9 - $16 106%
Coventry $62 - $69 733%
Okla Health Network $65 768%
Osma Health $68 804%
Preferred Choice Community $68 804%
Phcs $69 816%
Beech Street $72 851%
Cigna $72 851%
Geha $72 851%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK 74501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals