CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $253
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Doctors Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$253

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: $253 (1889%)
Insurance Median: $14 (105%)
Cash: $253 (1889% 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
Humana $11 - $13 82%
Aetna $12 - $140 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $15 90%
Blue Choice $13 97%
Devoted Health $13 97%
Friday Health $13 97%
Health Net $13 97%
Regency Hospice $13 97%
St Joseph Hospice $13 97%
United $13 - $114 97%
Absolute Total Care $14 - $46 105%
Caresource $14 105%
Clover $14 105%
Coventry $14 105%
Eon Health $14 105%
Georgia Assurance $14 105%
Healthspring $14 105%
Shared Health $14 105%
Wellcare $14 - $51 105%
Health One Alliance $16 119%
Qtc Medical Group $16 119%
Ambetter / Centene $18 134%
Dept Of Community Health $20 149%
Amerigroup $36 269%
Nhc Advantage $48 358%
Pruitt Health $48 358%
Peach State $51 381%
Centurion $70 523%
Americas 1St Choice $71 530%
Medcost $127 - $162 948%
Kaiser Permanente $138 1031%
Multiplan $152 - $228 1135%
Performax $172 1285%
First Health $190 1419%
Employer'S Health Network $203 1516%
Novanet $228 1703%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals