CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Advocate Trinity Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $73
Cash Discount Price: $83
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Advocate Trinity Hospital is $73. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $83. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2320 E 93Rd St, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$83

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$73

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: $83 (620%)

Insurance Median: $73 (545%)

Cash: $83 (620% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $73 (545% 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 545% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 445%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
UnitedHealthcare	$13	97%
Ambetter / Centene	$19	142%
Molina	$19	142%
Oscar Health Hmo	$20	149%
Hstechnology	$26	194%
Cigna	$61	456%
Advocate Employee	$65 - $72	485%
Aetna	$73	545%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$74 - $118	553%
Private Healthcare Systems	$102 - $132	762%
Multiplan	$132	986%

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 $83.
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 Advocate Trinity Hospital 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.