CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $163
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $163 (1217%)
Insurance Median: $14 (105%)
Cash: $163 (1217% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (105% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $17 75%
Humana $11 - $13 82%
Aetna $12 - $90 90%
Blue Choice $13 97%
Devoted Health $13 97%
Friday Health $13 97%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $13 97%
United $13 - $73 97%
United Behavioral Health $13 97%
Wellcare $13 - $14 97%
Absolute Total Care $14 - $29 105%
Caresource $14 105%
Clover $14 105%
Eon Health $14 105%
Georgia Assurance $14 105%
Healthspring $14 105%
Shared Health $14 105%
Health One Alliance $16 119%
Ambetter / Centene $19 142%
Seven Corners $22 164%
Nhc Advantage $31 232%
Peach State $33 246%
Memorial Health Plan $36 - $73 269%
Amerigroup $40 299%
Centurion $45 336%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $65 485%
Cigna $130 971%
Novanet $147 1098%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals