CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Grady Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $293
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Grady Memorial Hospital is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $293. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$293

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $293 (2188%)
Insurance Median: $21 (157%)
Cash: $293 (2188% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (157% 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
Aetna $13 - $130 97%
Ambetter / Centene $13 - $43 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $235 97%
Cigna $13 - $173 97%
Humana $13 97%
Kaiser $13 - $222 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $211 97%
Vaccn $13 97%
Wellcare $13 97%
Clear Spring Health $14 105%
Clover $14 105%
Usp Naphcare $15 - $176 112%
Amerigroup $17 - $48 127%
Caresource $17 - $44 127%
Peach State $17 - $44 127%
Oscar Health $19 - $191 142%
Multiplan $226 1688%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA 30303
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals