CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $42
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $42 (314%)
Insurance Median: $13 (97%)
Cash: $42 (314% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (97% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 $4 - $15 30%
Caterpillar $4 30%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $4 30%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $4 30%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $4 30%
United $8 - $10 60%
Aetna $11 - $18 82%
Cigna $11 82%
Coventry $11 - $13 82%
Clear Springs Health $13 97%
Health Alliance $13 97%
Longevity Health Plan $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Meridian $13 - $15 97%
Molina $13 - $15 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 97%
Zing Health $13 97%
Wellcare $14 105%
County Care Health Plan $15 112%
Youthcare Healthchoice $15 112%
Healthlink $76 568%
Equian $82 612%
Multiplan $82 612%
Zelis $82 612%
Integrated Health Plan $91 680%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals