CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $183
Cash Discount Price: $161
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $161. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 21.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$161

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$183

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: $161 (1903%)

Insurance Median: $183 (2163%)

Cash: $161 (1903% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $183 (2163% 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 2163% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2063%). 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

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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
Trillium [1296]	$10	118%
Amerihealth McAid Adv [1316]	$15	177%
Carolina Complete Health [1317]	$15	177%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $176	177%
Wellcare [1320]	$15	177%
Liberty Advantage [1313]	$106	1253%
UnitedHealthcare	$108 - $168	1277%
Humana	$109	1288%
Aetna	$112 - $225	1324%
Longevity Health [1411]	$131	1548%
Nc Dept of Public Safety [1095]	$181	2139%
Medcost [1067]	$185 - $193	2187%
Cigna	$244 - $273	2884%
Multiplan [1031]	$273	3227%

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 $161.
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 The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc 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.