CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Hospital Perea

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Hospital Perea is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15 Dr Basora Street, Mayaguez, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

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: $30 (355%)
Insurance Median: $12 (142%)
Cash: $30 (355% 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
Mso $7 - $10 83%
First Medical $8 - $16 95%
Medicare (plans) $8 95%
Tricare $9 106%
Prossam $10 118%
Triple S $10 - $12 118%
Plan De Salud Menonita $11 - $12 130%
Aarp $12 142%
Bl $12 142%
Ch $12 142%
Mcs $12 142%
Va $12 142%
Mc $14 165%
Cigna $15 177%
Humana $15 177%
Bella Vista $21 248%
Acaa $25 296%
Privado $25 296%
Comerciales $30 355%
Mapfre $40 473%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 15 Dr Basora Street, Mayaguez, PR 00681
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals