CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $212
Cash Discount Price: $222
vs. Medicare Baseline: 25.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center is $212. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $222. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 25.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 37868 Us Hwy 18, Prairie Du Chien, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$222

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$212

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: $222 (2624%)

Insurance Median: $212 (2506%)

Cash: $222 (2624% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $212 (2506% 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 2506% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2406%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 Mcaid-All Other Plans	$15	177%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans	$15	177%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$93	1099%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$93 - $216	1099%
Security Hlth Mcr Adv	$94	1111%
UnitedHealthcare	$94	1111%
Humana	$95 - $214	1123%
Quartz - All Plans	$178	2104%
Dean Health Plan - All Plans	$212	2506%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$212	2506%
Medica Hp Solutions	$212	2506%
Security Hlth Comm - All Other Plans	$212	2506%
Health Trad Hp - All Plans	$213	2518%
Wea Provider Ntwrk - All Plans	$213	2518%
First Health - All Plans	$215	2541%
Geha - All Plans	$215	2541%
Wps - All Plans	$215	2541%
Cigna	$216	2553%
Group Health Co-Op - All Plans	$216	2553%
Health Partners - All Plans	$216	2553%
Medical Associates Hp - All Plans	$216	2553%
Preferred Health Choice - All Plans	$216	2553%

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 $222.
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 Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center 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.