CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: UT Health East Texas Henderson Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $280
Cash Discount Price: $50
vs. Medicare Baseline: 33.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at UT Health East Texas Henderson Hospital is $280. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 33.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Wilson Street, Henderson, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$280

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: $50 (591%)

Insurance Median: $280 (3310%)

Cash: $50 (591% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $280 (3310% 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 3310% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3210%). 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
Amerigroup Commercial [5055]	$126	1489%
Black Lung [6055]	$126	1489%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$126	1489%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$126	1489%
Lucent Health [6000]	$126	1489%
Parkland Community Health Plan [6015]	$126	1489%
Web Tpa [2115]	$126 - $314	1489%
Cigna	$280 - $331	3310%
Aetna	$314	3712%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$314	3712%
Group Pension Admin [1450]	$331	3913%
Humana	$331	3913%
Phcs [1780]	$331	3913%
Tml [1980]	$331	3913%

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 $50.
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 UT Health East Texas Henderson 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.