CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Excela Health Latrobe Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Mellon Way, Latrobe, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $27 (319%)
Insurance Median: $10 (118%)
Cash: $27 (319% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (118% 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 Advantage Community Blue $8 95%
Va $8 95%
Aetna $9 - $19 106%
American Health Plan Of Pa $9 106%
Amerihealth Caritas $9 - $12 106%
Cigna $9 - $13 106%
Devoted $9 106%
Geisinger $9 - $11 106%
Health Partners Plan $9 106%
Health Partners Plans $9 106%
Highmark Wholecare $9 - $12 106%
Humana $9 106%
Martin'S Point $9 106%
Pa Health And Wellness $9 - $12 106%
Peak Health $9 - $20 106%
Provider Network Of America $9 - $36 106%
Provider Plan Partners Plan $9 106%
The Health Plan Of West Virginia $9 - $20 106%
United $9 106%
Upmc $9 - $12 106%
Highmark Children'S Health Insurance Program $10 118%
UnitedHealthcare $10 118%
Upmc For Kids Chip $10 118%
Upmc Health Plan $10 - $43 118%
Ambetter / Centene $11 130%
Highmark $11 - $19 130%
Velocity $13 154%
Community Blue $17 201%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Mellon Way, Latrobe, PA 15650
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals