CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Tift Regional Medical Center is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $23 (272%)
Insurance Median: $8 (95%)
Cash: $23 (272% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (95% 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 $2 - $233 24%
Humana $3 - $116 35%
Self Pay 50 $3 - $116 35%
Aetna $5 - $201 59%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $197 59%
Va Contract $5 - $6 59%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $6 - $13 71%
Cigna $6 - $213 71%
Clover Health $6 - $8 71%
Health One Alliance $6 - $12 71%
Hospice $6 - $8 71%
Medicare (plans) $6 - $8 71%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $6 - $210 71%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $6 - $233 71%
Peach State Health Plan $6 71%
Self Pay $6 - $210 71%
Tricare $6 - $7 71%
Wellcare $6 - $13 71%
Zelis Network Solutions $6 - $17 71%
Pruitt Health Premier $7 - $9 83%
Amerigroup $11 130%
Medicaid / KanCare $11 130%
Peachstate $11 130%
Caresource $13 154%
Ga Workers Comp $15 177%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals