CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Children's Hospital Colorado

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $67
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Children's Hospital Colorado is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $67 (500%)
Insurance Median: $68 (508%)
Cash: $67 (500% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (508% 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 508% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 408%). 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
Ccha Behavioral Health $5 - $25 37%
Integrated Health Plan $7 - $38 52%
Kaiser $16 - $182 119%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan Behavioral Health $18 - $100 134%
Carelon Behavioral Health $21 - $175 157%
Denver Health Medical Plan $21 - $188 157%
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $125 157%
Presbyterian Health Plan $22 - $142 164%
Colorado Access $23 - $122 172%
Colorado Access Behavioral Health $23 - $122 172%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $188 179%
Molina Healthcare Of Nebraska $25 - $138 187%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico $25 - $138 187%
Peak Health Alliance/Ebms $25 - $150 187%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $25 - $162 187%
Healthy Blue Of Nebraska $27 - $145 202%
Humana $28 - $175 209%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $30 - $162 224%
Interlink National $30 - $188 224%
Centivo $32 - $172 239%
Select Health $32 - $175 239%
Uchealth Plan Administrators $32 - $175 239%
Cigna $33 - $180 246%
Aetna $34 - $200 254%
Department Of Corrections $36 - $195 269%
Comppsych Behavioral Health $39 - $212 291%
First Choice Health $39 - $212 291%
Midlands Choice $39 - $212 291%
National Preferred Provider Network $39 - $212 291%
Multiplan $40 - $215 299%
Cofinity $41 - $225 306%
First Choice Of The Midwest $41 - $225 306%
Usa Managed Care Organization $41 - $225 306%
First Health Network $42 - $230 314%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens