CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Jefferson County Health Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $52
Cash Discount Price: $72
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Jefferson County Health Center is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 6.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 S Main, Fairfield, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$52

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: $72 (851%)

Insurance Median: $52 (615%)

Cash: $72 (851% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $52 (615% 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 615% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 515%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $108	118%
Tricare	$47	556%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$48	567%
Humana	$48	567%
Iowa Total Care Comm - All Other Plans	$48	567%
Iowa Total Care Mcr	$48	567%
Molina Mcr Adv	$48	567%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid	$50	591%
Molina Mcaid/Chip	$50	591%
Medicaid / KanCare	$51	603%
Wellmark Hmo	$53	626%
Aetna	$59 - $108	697%
Medicare (plans)	$59	697%
Wellmark Indemnity/Ppo - All Other Plans	$59	697%
Midlands New Product	$98	1158%
Coventry Commercial Hmo	$102	1206%
Coventry Commercial Ppo - All Other Plans	$108	1277%
Midlands Choice-All Other Plans	$108	1277%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans	$120	1418%

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 $72.
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 Jefferson County Health Center 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.