CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Tampa General Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $110
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Tampa General Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$110

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: $110 (1300%)
Insurance Median: $9 (106%)
Cash: $110 (1300% 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
Oscar $8 - $17 95%
Aetna $9 106%
Baycare $9 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 106%
Care Plus Health Plans $9 106%
Cigna $9 106%
Devoted Health $9 106%
Freedom Health $9 106%
Kaiser $9 106%
Longevity $9 106%
Simply Healthcare $9 - $14 106%
Ultimate Health Plans $9 106%
Molina $13 154%
Sunshine Health $13 - $14 154%
Health First Health Plans $15 177%
Truli For Health $16 189%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals