CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Grandview Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $59
  • Cash Discount Price: $42
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Grandview Medical Center is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 6.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$59

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: $42 (496%)
Insurance Median: $59 (697%)
Cash: $42 (496% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $59 (697% 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 697% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 597%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $6 71%
Alabama Psych $7 83%
Bc Pml $7 83%
Node Champva $7 83%
Tricare $7 83%
Blue Advantage $8 95%
Cigna $8 - $16 95%
Hospice $8 95%
Humana $8 95%
Medicare (plans) $8 95%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $8 95%
Node Va $8 95%
Select Health $8 95%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $97 95%
Veterans Eval Services $8 95%
Victory Health $8 95%
Viva Health $8 - $118 95%
Aetna $9 - $10 106%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $9 106%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $9 106%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $11 130%
Ambetter / Centene $13 154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 165%
Healthspring $15 177%
Self Pay $32 - $52 378%
Bp Health Advocate $54 638%
Ag Administrators $75 887%
Alamed $75 887%
Choicecare $75 887%
Drummond $75 887%
American Employee Alliance $86 1017%
Healthchoice $108 - $129 1277%
Value Options $108 1277%
First Health $129 - $168 1525%
Multiplan $131 - $150 1548%
Blue Bell Creameries $150 1773%
Natl Comp Care $161 1903%
Usa Ppo $161 1903%
Coventry Work Comp Al $168 1986%
Novanet $174 2057%
Alabama Wc $183 2163%
Cal-Med $183 2163%
Corvel $183 2163%
Associated Admin $194 2293%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals