CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $129
  • Cash Discount Price: $994
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $994. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 9.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$994

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$129

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: $994 (7423%)
Insurance Median: $129 (963%)
Cash: $994 (7423% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $129 (963% 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 963% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 863%). 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
Careplus Sfl $13 97%
Devoted Health $13 97%
Humana $13 - $338 97%
Ndms Definitive Care $13 97%
United $13 - $447 97%
Veterans Evaluation Services $13 97%
Wellmed $13 97%
Aetna $14 - $298 105%
Align $14 105%
American Health Plan $14 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 105%
Cigna $14 105%
Florida Complete Care $14 105%
Oscar $14 - $19 105%
Prominence Healthfirst $14 105%
Sunshine State $14 - $15 105%
Centurion $15 112%
Doctors Healthcare Plan $15 112%
Gold Kidney $15 112%
Amerihealth Caritas $16 - $20 119%
Longevity Health Plan $16 119%
Simply Healthcare $17 127%
Solis Health Plan $19 142%
Freedom Health $85 - $159 635%
Optimum $85 635%
Avmed $129 - $497 963%
Simply Healthcare Plans $129 963%
Molina $189 - $268 1412%
Health Sun Health Plan $212 1583%
Aids Healthcare $219 - $1,193 1636%
Corvel Corporation $225 1680%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan) $229 1710%
Careworks (Rockport) $230 1718%
Prime Health $230 1718%
United Ppo $236 1763%
Sunshine State Health Plan $258 1927%
Health Care District $497 3712%
Palm Beach Juvenile Correction $497 3712%
Plotkin Health $497 3712%
Prime Health Sherriff $497 3712%
Healthy Palm Beaches $550 4108%
Medica Healthcare $577 4309%
Multiplan $746 - $845 5571%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals