CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Dch Regional Medical Center is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $36 (269%)
Insurance Median: $29 (217%)
Cash: $36 (269% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (217% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). 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
Choicecare $9 - $40 67%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 67%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $11 - $50 82%
Aetna $12 - $55 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 97%
Cigna $13 - $55 97%
Healthnet $13 - $55 97%
Humana $13 - $60 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Simpra $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $100 97%
Viva $13 - $72 97%
Workers Comp $19 - $85 142%
Healthspring $23 - $100 172%
Seven Corners $23 172%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals