CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $104
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15Th Street at California, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$104

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: $104 (777%)
Insurance Median: $14 (105%)
Cash: $104 (777% 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
Partners In Hlth - All Plans $6 - $113 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $179 52%
Healthlink Hmo $8 - $141 60%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans $8 - $141 60%
Compsych Ip/Op Only - All Plans $9 - $169 67%
Hfn Platinum $10 - $183 75%
Multiplan Primary Ntwrk/Phcs - All Other Plans $11 - $197 82%
Aetna $12 - $637 90%
Family Health Network Mcaid - All Plans $12 90%
Hfn Epo $12 - $226 90%
Multiplan Complementary Ntwrk $12 - $226 90%
Advocate Physician Prtnrs Mcr $13 97%
Cenpatico Illinicare Dual $13 97%
Cenpatico Illinicare Mcr - All Other Plans $13 97%
Cigna $13 - $348 97%
Humana $13 - $885 97%
Lawndale Christian - All Plans $13 - $56 97%
Meridian/Harmony D-Snp - All Plans $13 97%
Molina Mcaid $13 97%
Nextlevel Hlth Icp Fhp Aca - All Plans $13 97%
Tricare $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 97%
Va Healthnet - All Plans $13 97%
Harmony Behavioral Htlh - All Plans $14 105%
Hfn Ppo - All Other Plans $14 - $248 105%
Molina Mcr - All Other Plans $14 105%
Zing Mcr Adv - All Plans $14 105%
Advocate Physician Prtnrs - All Other Plans $15 112%
Ambetter / Centene $15 - $296 112%
Oscar - All Plans $17 - $38 127%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 15Th Street at California, Chicago, IL 60608
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals