CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.72x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $47 (351%)
Insurance Median: $23 (172%)
Cash: $47 (351% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (172% 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
Cigna $7 - $71 52%
Aetna $13 - $69 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 97%
Cooper Green $13 97%
Jefferson County Sheriff $13 97%
Triwest $13 97%
United Mine Workers $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $15 97%
Humana $14 - $83 105%
Viva $14 - $49 105%
Phcs $16 - $69 119%
Beech Street $17 - $69 127%
Ambetter / Centene $18 134%
One Health Plan $18 - $64 134%
Geha $19 - $69 142%
Healthchoice $19 - $69 142%
Alamed $21 - $77 157%
Construction Claims Management $22 - $79 164%
Corvel $22 - $88 164%
Multiplan $22 - $80 164%
Department Of Labor $23 - $85 172%
Heritage Summit Health $23 - $85 172%
Novanet $23 - $82 172%
Pnoa $24 - $88 179%
Three Rivers $24 - $88 179%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL 35022
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals