CMS Price Transparency Data
Blood test, basic metabolic panel
Facility: Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 80048
- Insurance Median: $11
- Cash Discount Price: $124
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Mercy Hospital Jefferson is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Us Highway 61, Crystal City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$124
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$11
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: $124 (1466%)
Insurance Median: $11 (130%)
Cash: $124 (1466% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (130% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $8 - $48 | 95% |
| American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [10473] | $8 | 95% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $8 - $172 | 95% |
| Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] | $8 | 95% |
| Cigna | $8 - $86 | 95% |
| Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] | $8 | 95% |
| Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] | $8 | 95% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] | $8 | 95% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] | $8 | 95% |
| Globalhealth Contracted [320145] | $8 | 95% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] | $8 | 95% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] | $8 | 95% |
| Humana | $8 | 95% |
| Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] | $8 | 95% |
| Kindful Hospice [20434] | $8 | 95% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $8 - $29 | 95% |
| Medicare (plans) | $8 - $191 | 95% |
| Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] | $8 | 95% |
| Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] | $8 | 95% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320325] | $8 | 95% |
| Tricare | $8 | 95% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $8 - $10 | 95% |
| Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] | $9 | 106% |
| Healthscope Contracted [320182] | $10 | 118% |
| United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] | $10 | 118% |
| Aither Health Contracted [320449] | $11 | 130% |
| Aither Health [20449] | $11 | 130% |
| Auxiant Contracted [320462] | $11 | 130% |
| Ebms Contracted [320493] | $11 | 130% |
| Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] | $11 | 130% |
| Healthlink Contracted [320179] | $11 - $130 | 130% |
| Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] | $11 | 130% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] | $11 - $14 | 130% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] | $11 - $14 | 130% |
| Reflect Health Contracted [320492] | $11 | 130% |
| Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] | $11 | 130% |
| Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] | $11 | 130% |
| Medica Contracted [320239] | $12 | 142% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $14 | 165% |
| Centivo Contracted [320505] | $14 | 165% |
| Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] | $14 | 165% |
| Novasys Contracted [320285] | $14 | 165% |
| Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] | $15 | 177% |
| Hope Trust Contracted [320488] | $19 | 225% |
| Health Choices Contracted [320448] | $115 | 1359% |
| Health Choices [20448] | $115 | 1359% |
| Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444] | $115 | 1359% |
| Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127] | $124 | 1466% |
| Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] | $124 | 1466% |
| Point C Contracted [320238] | $124 | 1466% |
| Tri State Healthcare Coalition Contracted [320379] | $124 | 1466% |
| First Health Contracted [320128] | $134 - $136 | 1584% |
| Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] | $134 | 1584% |
| Multiplan Contracted [320270] | $134 - $143 | 1584% |
| Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] | $134 | 1584% |
| Workers Comp [20426] | $143 - $153 | 1690% |