CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $13
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 17Th Avenue, Seattle, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13

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: $42 (496%)

Insurance Median: $13 (154%)

Cash: $42 (496% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13 (154% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $10	95%
Aetna	$9 - $30	106%
Amerigroup	$9	106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $15	106%
Humana	$9	106%
Molina	$9	106%
Kaiser	$13	154%
Community Health Plan	$14	165%
Cigna	$16	189%
Coordinated Care	$16	189%
Providence Health Plan	$20	236%
First Choice	$38 - $39	449%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $42.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80048.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80048.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.