CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $154
Cash Discount Price: $184
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is $154. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $184. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 11.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$184

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$154

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: $184 (1374%)

Insurance Median: $154 (1150%)

Cash: $184 (1374% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $154 (1150% 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 1150% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1050%). 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
Aetna	$110 - $263	822%
Imagine Health [6032]	$110	822%
Cigna	$132 - $158	986%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$143 - $161	1068%
The Alliance [1703]	$143	1068%
Healthlink [125]	$166	1240%
First Health Plan [6034]	$176 - $263	1314%
Humana	$263	1964%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$263	1964%
UnitedHealthcare	$263	1964%

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 $184.
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 Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation 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.