CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Tristar Northcrest Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $151
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Tristar Northcrest Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $151. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $151 (1785%)
Insurance Median: $9 (106%)
Cash: $151 (1785% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (106% 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
Wellpoint $4 47%
Aetna $7 - $75 83%
Alive Hospice $8 95%
Amerigroup $8 95%
Bright Health $8 - $10 95%
Devoted Health Plan $8 95%
Healthspring $8 95%
Humana $8 - $34 95%
Molina $8 95%
United $8 - $68 95%
Wellcare $8 - $11 95%
Ambetter / Centene $9 106%
American Health Advantage $9 106%
Atrio Golden Times $9 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 106%
Evergreen Hmo $9 106%
Zing $9 106%
Novanet $12 142%
Prime Health $12 142%
Cigna $15 - $44 177%
Oscar $25 296%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $29 343%
City Of Springfield $98 1158%
Multiplan $118 - $124 1395%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals