CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $118
  • Cash Discount Price: $120
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $118. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 13.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$118

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: $120 (1418%)
Insurance Median: $118 (1395%)
Cash: $120 (1418% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $118 (1395% 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 1395% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1295%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $45 - $170 532%
Ambetter / Centene $45 - $64 532%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $45 - $180 532%
Humana $45 - $161 532%
Tricare $45 - $64 532%
Triwest $45 - $64 532%
UnitedHealthcare $45 - $64 532%
Veteran'S Affairs $45 - $64 532%
Healthlink $85 - $123 1005%
First Health $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Clayco $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Evolutions $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Health Management Network $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Life Church $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Missouri State University $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Shinesolar $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Sumnerone $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Trailiner $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $105 - $151 1241%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $105 - $151 1241%
Phcs $105 - $161 1241%
Cigna $111 - $160 1312%
Mercy - Compresults $118 - $170 1395%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $118 - $170 1395%
Mercy - Novasys $118 - $170 1395%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $118 - $170 1395%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $118 - $170 1395%
Right Choice-Alliance $125 - $180 1478%
Right Choice-Regular $127 - $183 1501%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals