CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $105
  • Cash Discount Price: $65
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 12.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$105

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: $65 (768%)
Insurance Median: $105 (1241%)
Cash: $65 (768% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $105 (1241% 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 1241% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1141%). 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
Kaiser $8 - $112 95%
Tricare $8 95%
Triwest $8 95%
Presbyterian Health Plan $19 225%
Aetna $34 - $103 402%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $80 946%
Hmo Health Plans $83 981%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $104 1229%
Galaxy Health Network $104 1229%
Multiplan $104 - $106 1229%
UnitedHealthcare $104 - $109 1229%
Humana $106 1253%
Pinnacol Assurance $110 1300%
Cigna $112 1324%
Colorado Access $112 1324%
Foundation Health Corp $112 1324%
Rocky Mountain $112 1324%
Uc Health Plan $112 1324%
Uchpa Phs $112 1324%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals