CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Allegheny Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $52
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Allegheny Valley Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Carlisle St, Natrona, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$52

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: $52 (615%)
Insurance Median: $9 (106%)
Cash: $52 (615% 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
Highmark $4 - $14 47%
Cigna $7 - $9 83%
Univera $7 - $10 83%
American Health Plans $8 95%
Life Pittsburgh $8 95%
Martin'S Point $8 - $23 95%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $15 95%
Aetna $9 - $21 106%
Amerihealth $9 106%
Highmark Wholecare $9 - $13 106%
Humana $9 106%
Jefferson Health Plans $9 106%
Medical Mutual $9 106%
Medicare (plans) $9 106%
Molina $9 106%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness $14 165%
Geisinger $15 177%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 Carlisle St, Natrona, PA 15065
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals