CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $58
  • Cash Discount Price: $131
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 6.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$58

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: $131 (1548%)
Insurance Median: $58 (686%)
Cash: $131 (1548% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $58 (686% 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 686% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 586%). 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
Amerigroup $8 - $10 95%
Arcadian Health Plan $8 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $64 95%
Cigna $8 - $190 95%
Devoted Health $8 95%
St David’S Hospice $8 - $10 95%
Superior Health Plan $8 - $105 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $8 95%
United $8 - $791 95%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $21 95%
Wellmed $8 95%
Aetna $9 - $11 106%
Alignment Health Plan $9 106%
American Health Plan Of Texas $9 106%
Clover Insurance Company $9 106%
Imperial Insurance $9 106%
Provider Partners Health Plan $9 106%
Pyramid Life $9 106%
Shared Health $9 106%
Triwest Health Alliance $9 106%
Wellcare Of Tx $9 106%
Western Sky Community Care $9 - $10 106%
Centennial Care $10 118%
El Paso First Health Plans $10 118%
Molina Healthcare Mcr $10 118%
Universal Health Pffs Nc $10 118%
Bravo Health $11 130%
Molina Healthcare $11 - $17 130%
Humana $12 142%
Corvel Corporation $17 201%
Bienvivir Senior Health $21 - $299 248%
Healthcare Highways $24 - $338 284%
Oscar $29 343%
First Health $57 - $791 674%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $57 - $967 674%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $58 - $1,213 686%
Sheriff'S Dept El Paso County Detention $63 - $879 745%
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo $63 - $879 745%
Southwest Medical Provider Network $69 - $967 816%
Advantage Care Network $76 - $1,055 898%
El Paso First Health Plan $76 - $1,055 898%
Prime Health $76 - $1,055 898%
Texas Workforce Commission $79 - $1,108 934%
Multiplan $82 - $1,143 969%
Phcs $82 - $1,143 969%
Integrated Medical Systems $88 - $1,231 1040%
Samsa $88 - $1,231 1040%
Danmark - International Contract $94 - $1,318 1111%
Galaxy Health Network $94 - $1,318 1111%
Medcorp Southwest $101 - $1,406 1194%
Usa Managed Care $103 - $1,670 1217%
Affiliated Healthcare $107 - $1,494 1265%
National Provider Network $113 - $1,582 1336%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals