CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, LLC

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $41
Cash Discount Price: $132
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, LLC is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $132. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 4.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 East I-240 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$132

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$41

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: $132 (1560%)

Insurance Median: $41 (485%)

Cash: $132 (1560% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $41 (485% 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 485% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 385%). 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	$8 - $128	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $128	95%
Cigna	$8 - $128	95%
Geha	$8 - $136	95%
Humana	$8 - $128	95%
Medicare (plans)	$8 - $132	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $136	95%
Va Ccn	$8 - $128	95%
Ambetter / Centene	$12 - $179	142%
Community Care	$17 - $256	201%
Healthcare Highways	$20 - $49	236%
The Kempton Group	$21 - $320	248%
Healthscope	$38	449%
Oscar Insurance Company	$38	449%
Webtpa Chickasaw Nation Hch	$39	461%
Webtpa Hobby Lobby Hch	$43	508%
Coventry	$48	567%
Global Health	$52	615%
Sana Benefits	$53	626%
Ufcw	$53	626%
First Health Network	$57	674%
Manhattan Life	$57	674%
Phcs	$57	674%
Preferred Community Choice	$62	733%
Multiplan	$74	875%

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 $132.
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 Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, LLC 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.