CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $150
  • Cash Discount Price: $111
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $150. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 11.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$150

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: $111 (829%)
Insurance Median: $150 (1120%)
Cash: $111 (829% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $150 (1120% 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 1120% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1020%). 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
Aetna $13 - $159 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 97%
Iowa Total Care $13 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $14 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $97 97%
Amish Hospital Aid $18 134%
Centivo $19 142%
Oscar $19 142%
Ambetter / Centene $22 164%
Claimdoc $27 202%
Nova $27 202%
Geha $97 724%
Newton Correctional Facility $110 822%
Health Choices $128 956%
Medical Associates $128 956%
Health Partners $150 1120%
Auxiant $156 1165%
Cigna $156 1165%
Health Alliance $156 1165%
Medica $156 1165%
Midlands $156 1165%
Midlands Choice $156 1165%
1199 National Benefit Fund $159 1187%
Allied Benefit Systems $159 1187%
Asr Health Benefits $159 1187%
Christian Brother Services $159 1187%
Coventry $159 1187%
First Health $159 1187%
Lucent Health $159 1187%
Luminare Health $159 1187%
Medical Mutual $159 1187%
Meritain $159 1187%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $159 1187%
Webtpa $159 1187%
Crime Victim Assistance $170 1270%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $170 1270%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals