CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Susoni

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $33
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Hospital Metropolitano Dr Susoni is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in Calle Palma Num 55, Arecibo, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$33

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: $33 (390%)
Insurance Median: $12 (142%)
Cash: $33 (390% 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
Ch $9 106%
Comerciales $9 106%
Humana $9 - $15 106%
Medicare (plans) $9 106%
Mso $9 106%
Va $9 106%
Mcs $10 - $12 118%
Aarp $12 142%
Aetna $12 142%
Bl $12 142%
Tricare $12 142%
Triple S $12 142%
Mc $14 165%
Prossam $14 165%
Cigna $15 177%
First Medical $16 189%
Hospicio $16 189%
Plan De Salud Menonita $16 189%
Mapfre $40 473%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Calle Palma Num 55, Arecibo, PR 00612
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals