CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $9
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $9 (106%)
Insurance Median: $9 (106%)
Cash: $9 (106% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (106% 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.

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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
Superior_Mcd $7 83%
Aetna $8 - $9 95%
Ambetter / Centene $8 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $19 95%
Edhp $8 95%
Humana $8 - $80 95%
Mcr_United $8 95%
Medicare (plans) $8 95%
Sendero $8 95%
Triwest $8 95%
Wellcare $8 95%
United_Healthcare $10 118%
90_Degree_Benefits $13 154%
Cigna $13 154%
Scott_And_White $14 165%
Medicaid / KanCare $17 201%
Multiplan $80 946%
Beech_Street $87 1028%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX 78746
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals