CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $81
  • Cash Discount Price: $84
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 9.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$84

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$81

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: $84 (993%)
Insurance Median: $81 (957%)
Cash: $84 (993% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $81 (957% 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 957% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 857%). 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
Employers Choice Net Wc $78 922%
Private Healthcare System $78 922%
Multiplan Wc $78 922%
Multiplan $78 922%
Procura Wc $84 993%
Three Rivers Prov Net Wc $90 1064%
Beech Street $90 1064%
Careworks $90 1064%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL