CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Grandview Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $33
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Grandview Medical Center is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $33 (246%)
Insurance Median: $50 (373%)
Cash: $33 (246% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (373% 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 373% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 273%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $9 67%
Bc Pml $10 75%
Node Champva $11 82%
Tricare $11 82%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $75 90%
Blue Advantage $13 97%
Cigna $13 - $25 97%
Hospice $13 97%
Humana $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $13 97%
Node Va $13 97%
Select Health $13 97%
Veterans Eval Services $13 97%
Victory Health $13 97%
Viva Health $13 - $92 97%
Aetna $14 - $15 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 105%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $14 105%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $14 105%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $17 127%
Ambetter / Centene $20 149%
Healthspring $23 172%
Self Pay $25 - $40 187%
Bp Health Advocate $42 314%
Ag Administrators $58 433%
Alamed $58 433%
Choicecare $58 433%
Drummond $58 433%
American Employee Alliance $67 500%
Healthchoice $84 - $100 627%
Value Options $84 627%
First Health $100 - $131 747%
Multiplan $102 - $117 762%
Blue Bell Creameries $117 874%
Natl Comp Care $125 934%
Usa Ppo $125 934%
Coventry Work Comp Al $131 978%
Novanet $135 1008%
Alabama Wc $142 1060%
Cal-Med $142 1060%
Corvel $142 1060%
Associated Admin $150 1120%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals