CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $21 (248%)
Insurance Median: $12 (142%)
Cash: $21 (248% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (142% 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
First Medical $8 - $16 95%
Fondo Del Seguro Estado $8 95%
Mso $8 95%
Privado $8 95%
Tricare $8 95%
Medicare (plans) $9 106%
Salud Correccional $9 106%
Triple S $9 - $12 106%
Hospicio $10 118%
Humana $10 - $15 118%
Prossam $10 118%
Aarp $12 142%
Auxilio Mutuo $12 142%
Bl $12 142%
Ch $12 142%
Mcs $12 142%
Plan De Salud Menonita $12 142%
Va $12 142%
Mc $14 165%
Cigna $15 177%
Comerciales $30 355%
Life Link $30 355%
Wellcare $30 355%
Mapfre $40 473%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR 00717
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals