CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $43
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $43 (321%)
Insurance Median: $28 (209%)
Cash: $43 (321% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (209% 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 209% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 109%). 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
Amerihealth Caritas $5 37%
Community Care Plan $5 37%
Florida Community Care $5 - $15 37%
Molina $5 37%
Simply Healthcare $5 37%
Sunshine State $5 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $107 97%
Aetna $14 - $237 105%
Simply Freedom Optimum $14 105%
Wellcare $14 105%
Avmed $24 - $104 179%
Usa Managed Care $27 - $114 202%
First Health $28 - $118 209%
Ambetter / Centene $36 269%
Careworks $134 - $237 1001%
Enlyte $134 - $237 1001%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL 34275
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals