CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: East Morgan County Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at East Morgan County Hospital is $45. 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 3.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $45 (336%)
Cash: $47 (351% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (336% 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 336% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 236%). 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 $21 - $95 157%
Banner Health $21 - $44 157%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $103 157%
Clear Spring Health $21 - $44 157%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $21 - $44 157%
Medica $21 - $85 157%
Medicare (plans) $21 - $44 157%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $21 - $43 157%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $21 - $44 157%
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $95 157%
Humana $22 - $46 164%
Longevity $22 - $45 164%
Devoted Health Services $23 - $48 172%
Assist Health Group $25 - $53 187%
Denver Health Medical Plan $39 - $82 291%
Apostrophe, Inc. $44 - $92 329%
First Choice Health Network $44 - $92 329%
Hue Health, Inc $47 - $97 351%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $47 - $97 351%
Multiplan $48 - $99 358%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO 80723
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals