CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $106
  • Cash Discount Price: $396
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $396. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 12.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$396

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$106

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: $396 (4681%)
Insurance Median: $106 (1253%)
Cash: $396 (4681% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $106 (1253% 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 1253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1153%). 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 $8 - $389 95%
Amerihealth Caritas $8 95%
Humana $8 95%
United Behavioral Health $8 95%
United Va Ccn $8 95%
Well Sense Health Plan $8 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $272 106%
Cigna $9 - $45 106%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $9 106%
Martin'S Point Health $9 106%
Sierra Military Health $9 106%
United $9 - $406 106%
Ambetter / Centene $15 177%
Harvard Pilgrim $36 - $264 426%
Maine Community Health $55 - $326 650%
Tufts Health Plan $66 - $352 780%
Mvp Health Plan $123 - $430 1454%
Corvel $127 - $443 1501%
Evernorth $141 - $492 1667%
Mutual Of Omaha $141 - $492 1667%
Multiplan $143 - $498 1690%
First Health $160 - $560 1891%
Healthcare Value Mgmt $160 - $560 1891%
Oxford Health Plans $167 - $584 1974%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals