CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $98
  • Cash Discount Price: $134
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Uch-Memorial Health System is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $134. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 7.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$134

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$98

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: $134 (1001%)
Insurance Median: $98 (732%)
Cash: $134 (1001% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $98 (732% 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 732% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 632%). 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
Aetna $13 - $173 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $129 97%
Cigna $13 - $34 97%
Cms $13 97%
Devoted Health $13 97%
Humana $13 97%
Kaiser $13 - $114 97%
Select Health $13 - $36 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $81 97%
Kaiser Public Option $60 - $78 448%
Kaiser Kp Select $78 - $103 583%
Simplified Benefits Administration $83 - $132 620%
Denver Health Medical Plan $129 - $169 963%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $139 - $183 1038%
First Health $152 - $200 1135%
Multiplan $183 - $240 1367%
Phcs $183 - $240 1367%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals