CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $42
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$42

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: $42 (314%)
Insurance Median: $21 (157%)
Cash: $42 (314% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $57 75%
Aetna $14 - $63 105%
Ambetter / Centene $14 - $21 105%
Care Improvement Plus $14 - $21 105%
Caresource $14 - $21 105%
Cigna $14 - $65 105%
Coventry $14 - $59 105%
Eon Health Plan $14 - $21 105%
Humana $14 - $59 105%
Kaiser Permanente $14 - $21 105%
Molina $14 - $21 105%
Pruitthealth Premier $14 - $21 105%
Todays Options Pffs $14 - $21 105%
Todays Options Ppo $14 - $21 105%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $2,632 105%
Vaccn United $14 - $21 105%
Wellcare $14 - $21 105%
Amerigroup $17 127%
First Health $38 - $59 284%
Phcs $38 - $59 284%
Meritain $41 - $63 306%
Multiplan $43 - $69 321%
Nova $43 - $71 321%
Three Rivers Provider Network $46 - $71 344%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA 30642
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals