CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $45
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 2.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $45 (532%)
Insurance Median: $17 (201%)
Cash: $45 (532% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (201% 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 201% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 101%). 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
Gateway $8 - $67 95%
Geisinger $8 - $64 95%
Highmark $8 - $18 95%
Jefferson Health Plan $8 95%
Life Butler County $8 95%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $8 - $22 95%
Medicare (plans) $8 95%
Peak Health $8 - $45 95%
Provider Partners $8 95%
Tricare $8 95%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $10 95%
Upmc $8 - $67 95%
Aetna $9 - $51 106%
American Health Plan $9 106%
Amerihealth $9 - $10 106%
Devoted Health Plan $9 - $26 106%
Humana $9 106%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 106%
Pa Health & Wellness $9 106%
Pnoa $9 - $51 106%
The Health Plan $9 - $20 106%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue $11 - $12 130%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $12 - $20 142%
Highmark Community Blue $12 - $18 142%
Cigna $13 - $32 154%
Ellwood Group $17 - $28 201%
Workers Comp $26 307%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health $32 - $40 378%
Private Healthcare Systems $45 - $54 532%
Devon $48 567%
Intergroup $51 603%
Multiplan $58 686%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals