CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Baldwin Health

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $198
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Baldwin Health is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $198. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$198

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$13.39

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13.39 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $198 (1479%)
Insurance Median: $19 (142%)
Cash: $198 (1479% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (142% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13.39 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.

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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
First Choice $7 52%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 67%
Bc Pml $10 75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $13 82%
Node Champva $11 82%
Tricare $11 82%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $13 90%
Cigna $13 - $55 97%
Community Hospice $13 97%
Hospice $13 97%
Humana $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Mercy Medical Hospice $13 97%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $13 97%
Node Va $13 97%
Triwest $13 97%
Veterans Eval Services $13 97%
Windsor Health Plan $13 97%
Aetna $14 - $743 105%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $14 105%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $14 105%
Select Health $14 105%
Us Dol $17 127%
Ambetter / Centene $20 149%
Self Pay $149 - $248 1113%
American Employee Alliance $330 2465%
Multiplan $471 - $677 3518%
First Health $619 - $667 4623%
Alamed $632 4720%
Multiplan Inc $632 4720%
Coventry Work Comp Al $646 4824%
One Health $661 4937%
Pro America $661 4937%
Novanet $667 4981%
Alabama Wc $702 5243%
Gulf Health $702 5243%
Principal Ppo $702 5243%
Viva Health $702 5243%
National Health $743 5549%
Galaxy $751 5609%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals