CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Memorial Satilla Health

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $363
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Memorial Satilla Health is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $363. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$363

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $363 (2711%)
Insurance Median: $16 (119%)
Cash: $363 (2711% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (119% 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.

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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
Humana $11 - $13 82%
Aetna $12 - $217 90%
Devoted Health $13 97%
Friday Health $13 97%
United $13 - $177 97%
United Behavioral Health $13 97%
Ambetter / Centene $14 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $16 105%
Caresource $14 105%
Clover $14 105%
Eon Health $14 105%
Georgia Assurance $14 105%
Healthspring $14 105%
Shared Health $14 105%
Wellcare $14 - $79 105%
Health One Alliance $16 119%
Amerigroup $45 - $53 336%
Nhc Advantage $63 - $75 471%
Pruitt Health $63 - $75 471%
Peach State $66 - $79 493%
Centurion $92 - $109 687%
Value Option $166 - $196 1240%
Multiplan $224 - $264 1673%
Cigna $266 - $314 1987%
Novanet $299 - $354 2233%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA 31501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals