CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Northwest Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $25
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Northwest Surgical Hospital is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 4.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9204 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $25 (296%)

Insurance Median: $37 (437%)

Cash: $25 (296% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (437% 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 437% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 337%). 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

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$8	95%
Healthchoice	$11	130%
Cigna	$22 - $23	260%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24	284%
Aetna	$31 - $38	366%
First Health	$36	426%
Medica	$50	591%
Global Health	$60	709%
Community Care	$70	827%
Healthcare Highways	$70	827%
Humana	$83	981%
Phcs	$97	1147%
Preferred Community Choice	$97	1147%

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 $25.
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 Northwest Surgical 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.