CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $102
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2222 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $102 (1206%)

Insurance Median: $14 (165%)

Cash: $102 (1206% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (165% 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.

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
Aetna	$8 - $18	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $27	95%
Cigna	$8 - $11	95%
Devoted Health	$8	95%
Humana	$8	95%
Innovage	$8	95%
Kaiser	$8 - $116	95%
Medicare (plans)	$8	95%
Rocky Mountain Pace	$8	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $13	95%
Centura Employee Plan	$11	130%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$13	154%
Direct To Employer	$15 - $102	177%
Denver Health	$60	709%
Multiplan	$178 - $216	2104%

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 $102.
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 Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services 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.