CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $85
  • Cash Discount Price: $80
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Boulder Community Health is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 6.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$85

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: $80 (597%)
Insurance Median: $85 (635%)
Cash: $80 (597% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $85 (635% 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 635% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 535%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $14 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $150 45%
Humana $9 - $13 67%
Aetna $10 - $219 75%
Devoted Health $11 - $101 82%
Health Spring $11 82%
Medicare (plans) $11 - $96 82%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $11 - $96 82%
Select Health Value Network $11 - $96 82%
Clear Spring $14 105%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $14 105%
Cigna $15 - $202 112%
Multiplan $19 - $176 142%
Phcs $19 - $176 142%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $20 - $176 149%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $21 - $189 157%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $24 - $214 179%
Mines And Associates $24 - $214 179%
Three Rivers Provider Network $24 - $214 179%
Zelis (Profee) $24 - $214 179%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $25 - $227 187%
National Preferred Provider Network $25 - $227 187%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $25 - $227 187%
Usa $25 - $227 187%
Kaiser Public Option $26 194%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $26 - $234 194%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $27 - $242 202%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $27 - $242 202%
Health Payors Organization $27 - $239 202%
National Provider Network $27 - $244 202%
Kaiser $31 232%
Kaiser Ppo $32 239%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals