CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Lost Rivers Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $63
Cash Discount Price: $80
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Lost Rivers Medical Center is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 551 Highland Drive, Arco, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$63

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: $80 (597%)

Insurance Median: $63 (471%)

Cash: $80 (597% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $63 (471% 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 471% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 371%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$13 - $63	97%
Regence Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$13	97%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans	$24	179%
Select Health Brightpath-All Other Plans	$57	426%
Tricare	$57	426%
Ihcn Brightpath-All Other Plans	$60	448%
Va Pccc-All Plans	$61	456%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$63 - $100	471%
Ihcn Brightpath Mcr Adv	$63	471%
Molina Mcr Adv-All Plans	$63	471%
Pacificsource Mcr Adv	$63	471%
Regence/Brightpth Slhp Mcr	$63	471%
Select Health Mcr Adv	$63	471%
Prime Hlth Mcr Adv	$66	493%
Aetna	$68 - $94	508%
Cigna	$93	695%
First Choice-All Plans	$93	695%
Pacificsource Navigator-All Other Plans	$95	709%
UnitedHealthcare	$95	709%
Altius Health Plan-All Plans	$97	724%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $80.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80061.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Lost Rivers Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80061.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.