CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $49
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $49 (579%)
Insurance Median: $9 (106%)
Cash: $49 (579% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (106% 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.

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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
Amerihealth Caritas Oncology $1 - $5 12%
Community Care Plan Oncology $1 - $5 12%
Florida Community Care Oncology $1 - $10 12%
Molina Oncology $1 - $5 12%
Simply Healthcare Oncology $1 - $4 12%
Sunshine State Oncology $1 - $4 12%
Amerihealth Caritas $5 59%
Community Care Plan $5 59%
Florida Community Care $5 - $9 59%
Molina $5 59%
Simply Healthcare $5 59%
Sunshine State $5 59%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $104 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $15 95%
Aetna $9 - $234 106%
Simply Freedom Optimum $9 106%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology $9 106%
Wellcare $9 106%
Wellcare Oncology $9 106%
Oscar Oncology $14 165%
Ambetter / Centene $23 272%
Avmed $77 - $101 910%
Usa Managed Care $84 - $111 993%
First Health $87 - $115 1028%
Careworks $172 - $234 2033%
Enlyte $172 - $234 2033%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals