CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $145
  • Cash Discount Price: $149
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $149. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 17.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$149

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$145

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: $149 (1761%)
Insurance Median: $145 (1714%)
Cash: $149 (1761% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $145 (1714% 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 1714% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1614%). 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
Aetna $8 - $200 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $237 95%
Humana $8 95%
Medicare (plans) $8 - $9 95%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $156 95%
Alliance_Premier_Network $119 1407%
Mercycare $124 1466%
Triology $127 - $152 1501%
Security_Health_Plan $134 - $158 1584%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $137 - $192 1619%
Alliance $140 1655%
Hfn $142 - $192 1678%
United_Healthcare $143 - $211 1690%
Beloit_Health_System $144 1702%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $145 1714%
Cigna $149 1761%
Health_Partners_Insurance $152 1797%
Health_Payment_Systems $153 1809%
Dean_Health_Plan $159 1879%
Medical_Associates $164 1939%
Wps $173 - $190 2045%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $174 2057%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $192 2270%
Chorus_Community $199 2352%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $199 2352%
Multiplan $199 - $229 2352%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $199 2352%
Coventry $212 2506%
Dean_Care $212 2506%
Healthsmart $219 2589%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals