CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Fhn Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $121
  • Cash Discount Price: $185
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Fhn Memorial Hospital is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $185. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 9.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$185

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$121

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: $185 (1382%)
Insurance Median: $121 (904%)
Cash: $185 (1382% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $121 (904% 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 904% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 804%). 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
Meridian Health Plan - All Plans $6 45%
Aetna $13 - $184 97%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv $13 97%
Humana $13 - $261 97%
Quartz Mcr Adv $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $257 105%
The Alliance - All Plans $80 - $198 597%
Ecoh Nihp $84 - $208 627%
Nihp Employ - All Plans $84 - $208 627%
Quartz - All Other Plans $86 - $214 642%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $90 - $223 672%
Ecoh - All Other Plans $90 - $224 672%
Northern Il Hp - All Plans $92 - $228 687%
First Health - All Plans $94 - $232 702%
Hfn - All Plans $109 - $271 814%
First Choice Il - All Plans $113 - $280 844%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans $113 - $280 844%
Wps - All Plans $116 - $288 866%
Galaxy - All Plans $120 - $297 896%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans $120 - $297 896%
Interplan Health - All Plans $120 - $297 896%
Preferred Plan Ppo - All Plans $120 - $297 896%
Trustmark - All Plans $122 - $304 911%
Midland Choice - All Plans $126 - $313 941%
Osf Healthplans - All Plans $133 - $330 993%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals