CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Sanford Vermillion Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: $82
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Sanford Vermillion Medical Center is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $82. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 8.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 20 South Plum Street, Vermillion, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$82

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

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: $82 (969%)

Insurance Median: $72 (851%)

Cash: $82 (969% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $72 (851% 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 851% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 751%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Sanford Health Plan Align	$30	355%
Wellmark Sd	$31	366%
Ucare	$33 - $90	390%
Aetna	$34 - $89	402%
Health Partners	$34 - $76	402%
Medicare (plans)	$34	402%
Primewest	$34	402%
UnitedHealthcare	$34 - $85	402%
Sanford Health Plan	$40 - $54	473%
Security Health Plan	$56	662%
Medica	$84 - $90	993%
Wellmark	$88 - $89	1040%
First Choice Health Network	$92	1087%
Healthez	$92	1087%
Multiplan	$92	1087%

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 $82.
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 Sanford Vermillion 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.