CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $114
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12 North 7Th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $114 (1348%)
Insurance Median: $9 (106%)
Cash: $114 (1348% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (106% 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
Wellcare $5 - $7 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $141 83%
Emblem $7 - $141 83%
Fidelis $7 - $13 83%
Healthfirst $7 - $12 83%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 83%
Point Comfort $7 83%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $17 83%
Villagecaremax $7 83%
Vnsny Choice $7 - $8 83%
Amidacare $8 95%
Centerlight $8 95%
Humana $8 95%
Longevity $8 95%
Vnsny Select Health $8 95%
Metroplus $10 118%
Oscar $10 118%
Mvp $15 177%
American Postal Workers $17 201%
Aetna $38 - $42 449%
Cigna $62 - $69 733%
Centivo $111 1312%
Elderplan $141 1667%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12 North 7Th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals