CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $101
  • Cash Discount Price: $240
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is $101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $240. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 7.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$240

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$101

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: $240 (1792%)
Insurance Median: $101 (754%)
Cash: $240 (1792% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $101 (754% 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 754% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 654%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $228 90%
Molina $12 - $13 90%
Prime Health $13 - $204 97%
Regence Blue Shield $13 97%
Rexburg Care And Rehab $13 97%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $13 97%
United $13 - $139 97%
Veteran'S Administration $13 97%
Humana $14 - $202 105%
Regence $21 157%
Select Health $73 545%
Select Health Ichn Brightpath $73 - $81 545%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only) $77 575%
Aetna $95 - $117 709%
Doug Andrus Distributing $96 717%
Pacificsource Health $101 - $129 754%
University Of Utah $101 754%
Mountain Health Co-Op $120 - $180 896%
Cigna $132 986%
First Choice Health Of Washington $144 1075%
Moda $150 1120%
Dmba $155 1158%
Geha Ppo Usa $192 1434%
Multiplan $202 - $216 1509%
First Choice Of The Midwest $216 1613%
Interwest Health $216 1613%
St. John'S Health Network $216 1613%
Coventry First Health $219 1636%
Shashone-Bannock Tribal Health $240 1792%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals