CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $142
Cash Discount Price: $142
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is $142. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $142. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 16.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 W 45Th St, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$142

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$142

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: $142 (1678%)

Insurance Median: $142 (1678%)

Cash: $142 (1678% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $142 (1678% 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 1678% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1578%). 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	$27 - $257	319%
Ascension Personalized Care Cpd	$27 - $257	319%
Ascension Smart Health Cpd	$27 - $257	319%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $257	319%
Cigna	$27 - $257	319%
Covenant Management Cpd	$27 - $257	319%
Curative Health Cpd	$27 - $257	319%
Devoted Health Mcr Adv	$27 - $257	319%
Humana	$27 - $257	319%
Medicare (plans)	$27 - $257	319%
Oscar Health Plan Aca Exch Plan	$27 - $257	319%
Sendero Health Plan Chap	$27 - $257	319%
Sendero Health Plan Ideal Care	$27 - $257	319%
Seton Health Plan-Smarthealth	$27 - $257	319%
Superior Health Plan Cpg	$27 - $257	319%
Triwest Cpg	$27 - $257	319%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $257	319%
Va Triwest Cpg	$27 - $257	319%
Wellmed Allcare Mgg	$27 - $257	319%
Wellmed Mgg	$27 - $257	319%
Wellmed Tx Mgg	$27 - $257	319%

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 $142.
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 Central Texas Rehabilitation 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.