CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Broward Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $354
  • Cash Discount Price: $644
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 26.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Broward Health Medical Center is $354. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $644. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 26.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$644

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$354

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: $644 (4810%)
Insurance Median: $354 (2644%)
Cash: $644 (4810% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $354 (2644% 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 2644% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2544%). 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
Neighborhood Health Partnership $8 60%
Simply Healthy Kids $8 60%
United $8 60%
Aetna $14 - $515 105%
Careplus Health Plan $14 105%
Clear Springs Healthcare $14 105%
Devoted $14 - $290 105%
Doctor'S Healthcare $14 105%
Florida Pace Center $14 105%
Humana $14 105%
Medica Healthcare $14 105%
Preferred Care Partners $14 105%
United Aarp $14 105%
United/Wellmed $14 105%
Amerihealth Caritas $15 112%
Community Care Plan $104 777%
Freedom Health $161 1202%
Healthsun Health Plan $161 1202%
Simply Healthcare $161 1202%
Wellpath $225 1680%
Cigna $291 2173%
Avmed $296 - $322 2211%
Wellcare $322 2405%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $354 2644%
Curative Administrators, Llc $386 2883%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $386 2883%
Tour + Med Assistance International $419 3129%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $451 3368%
Quality Health Management $451 3368%
Trident Global Assistance International $451 3368%
United International $451 3368%
Us Maritime Consultants $451 3368%
Dimension Health/International Plus $515 3846%
Medcare International $515 3846%
Seguro Reservas International $515 3846%
Star Healthcare Network $515 3846%
Viking Cruises $515 3846%
World Medical Management Solutions $515 3846%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals