CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Nittany Valley

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Nittany Valley is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 3.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 W College Ave, Pleasant Gap, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $29 (343%)
Insurance Median: $26 (307%)
Cash: $29 (343% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (307% 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 307% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 207%). 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
Multiplan Wc $23 272%
Procura Wc $28 331%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 550 W College Ave, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL