CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: St Thomas More Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $149
  • Cash Discount Price: $88
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at St Thomas More Hospital is $149. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 11.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$149

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: $88 (657%)
Insurance Median: $149 (1113%)
Cash: $88 (657% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $149 (1113% 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 1113% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1013%). 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
Centura Employee Plan $17 127%
Aetna $33 - $197 246%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $33 - $193 246%
Cigna $33 - $188 246%
Devoted Health $33 246%
Humana $33 246%
Innovage $33 246%
Kaiser $33 - $188 246%
Medicare (plans) $33 246%
UnitedHealthcare $33 - $193 246%
Denver Health $96 717%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $174 1299%
Direct To Employer $180 1344%
Multiplan $186 1389%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO 81212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals