CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Jones Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $8
Cash Discount Price: $58
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Jones Memorial Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 191 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $58 (686%)

Insurance Median: $8 (95%)

Cash: $58 (686% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $8 (95% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$5 - $8	59%
Univera Healthcare 1706	$6 - $7	71%
UPMC Health Plan 5138	$6	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $16	83%
Fidelis 5155	$7	83%
Medicaid / KanCare	$7 - $16	83%
Mvp 2900	$7 - $8	83%
Humana	$8	95%
Molina Healthcare 1723	$8 - $16	95%
Medicare (plans)	$8 - $19	95%
Total Senior Care 1319	$8	95%
Cigna	$8	95%
Aetna	$9 - $14	106%
Empire Plan 5179	$17	201%
Independent Health 5156	$19	225%

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 $58.
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 Jones Memorial Hospital 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.