CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Jeff Davis Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $94
Cash Discount Price: $43
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Jeff Davis Hospital is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 11.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 163 South Tallahassee Street, Hazlehurst, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$94

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: $43 (508%)

Insurance Median: $94 (1111%)

Cash: $43 (508% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $94 (1111% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1111% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1011%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicare (plans)	$8 - $9	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $62	106%
Care_Improvement_Plus	$9	106%
Humana	$9 - $105	106%
Medicaid / KanCare	$11 - $25	130%
Peach_State	$25	296%
Wellcare	$25	296%
Coventry_Hmo	$87	1028%
Coventry_Pos	$87	1028%
Uhc_Hmo	$93	1099%
Uhc_Indemnity	$93	1099%
Uhc_Ppo	$93	1099%
Coventry_Ppo	$95	1123%
Beech_Street	$99	1170%
Care_Source	$99	1170%
Cigna	$99	1170%
One_Health_Ppo	$99	1170%
Choicecare	$105	1241%
Community_Care_Network	$105	1241%
Georgia_Hospital_Network	$105	1241%
Industry_Buying_Group	$105	1241%
Novanet	$105	1241%
Principal_Health_Care_Of_Georgia	$105	1241%
Three_Rivers_Provider_Network	$105	1241%
Usa_Managed_Care	$105	1241%
Memorial_Health_Partners	$111	1312%
Tricare	$115	1359%
Multiplan	$118	1395%

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 $43.
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 Jeff Davis Hospital 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.