CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: UCLA West Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$11
about 1.4× the $8 Medicare rate · typically $8–$30
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$8
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $3 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $8 Fair price $11 This hospital $8

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How this hospital compares to other CA hospitals

Highest price of the 9 CA hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $5 Priciest $8

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 CA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel is about $11 (about 1.4× the $8 Medicare rate). UCLA West Valley Medical Center charges insurers about $8 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in West Hills, CA.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Cigna UnitedHealthcareHumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $8 95%
Aetnamajor $8 95%
Cignamajor $12 - $13 142%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $8 - $20
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Medicaid, Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7300 Medical Center Dr, West Hills, CA 91307
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals