CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Emanuel Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $203
  • Cash Discount Price: $259
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Emanuel Medical Center is $203. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $259. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 15.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 117 Kite Road, Swainsboro, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$259

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$203

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: $259 (1934%)
Insurance Median: $203 (1516%)
Cash: $259 (1934% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $203 (1516% 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 1516% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1416%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $13 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $36 - $225 269%
Meritain $173 1292%
Cigna $187 1397%
Aetna $218 - $277 1628%
Health Smart $259 1934%
Humana $260 1942%
UnitedHealthcare $294 - $346 2196%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 117 Kite Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals