CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: St Alexius Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at St Alexius Medical Center is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1555 N Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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%)
Insurance Median: $15 (112%)
Ins. Median: $15 (112% 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
Smarthealth $12 - $19 90%
Aarp $13 97%
Aetna $13 - $46 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $46 97%
Cigna $13 - $46 97%
Covid-19 Uninsured $13 97%
Humana $13 - $59 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $14 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $22 97%
Molina Healthcare Of Illinois $14 105%
Bright Health $17 127%
Actin Care $21 157%
Ambetter / Centene $22 164%
County Care $46 344%
Harmony Health Plan $46 344%
Illinicare $46 344%
Medicaid / KanCare $46 344%
Meridian $46 344%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1555 N Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals