CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Ascension Seton Cedar Park

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $21
Cash Discount Price: $156
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Ascension Seton Cedar Park is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 2.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 Medical Parkway, Cedar Park, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$156

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21

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: $156 (1844%)

Insurance Median: $21 (248%)

Cash: $156 (1844% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $21 (248% 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 248% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 148%). 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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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
Ambetter / Centene	$7	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $40	83%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate	$7 - $9	83%
Dell Star	$7	83%
UnitedHealthcare	$7	83%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate	$7 - $9	83%
Wellpoint Star	$7 - $9	83%
Wellpoint Star Kids	$7	83%
Wellpoint Star Plus	$7 - $9	83%
Champva	$10 - $11	118%
Humana	$14	165%
Cigna	$20	236%
Seton Performance Plus	$20	236%
Aetna	$22 - $63	260%
Covenant Health	$46	544%
Superior Star	$169 - $179	1998%
Superior Star Foster	$169 - $179	1998%
Superior Star Kids	$169 - $179	1998%
Superior Star Plus	$169 - $179	1998%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate	$190 - $201	2246%

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 $156.
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 Ascension Seton Cedar Park 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.