CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $230
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $230. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$230

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: $230 (2719%)
Insurance Median: $9 (106%)
Cash: $230 (2719% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $11 71%
Humana $7 - $8 83%
Aetna $8 - $127 95%
Devoted Health $8 95%
Friday Health $8 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $8 95%
United $8 - $104 95%
United Behavioral Health $8 95%
Wellcare $8 - $9 95%
Absolute Total Care $9 - $41 106%
Caresource $9 106%
Clover $9 106%
Eon Health $9 106%
Georgia Assurance $9 106%
Healthspring $9 106%
Shared Health $9 106%
Health One Alliance $10 118%
Blue Choice $11 130%
Ambetter / Centene $12 142%
Seven Corners $14 165%
Nhc Advantage $44 520%
Peach State $46 544%
Memorial Health Plan $51 - $104 603%
Amerigroup $57 674%
Centurion $64 757%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $92 1087%
Cigna $184 2175%
Novanet $207 2447%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals