CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $351
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Methodist Hospitals Inc is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $351. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Grant St, Gary, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$351

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $351 (2621%)
Insurance Median: $21 (157%)
Cash: $351 (2621% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (157% 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
Aetna $13 - $371 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $432 97%
Caresource $13 97%
Humana $13 97%
Managed Health Services $13 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
United Heathcare $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $20 97%
Zing $14 105%
Caresource Maketplace $22 164%
Ambetter / Centene $27 202%
Magnacare $35 261%
Physicians Health Plan Of Northern Indiana $40 299%
Cigna $193 - $209 1441%
Encore $301 - $447 2248%
Phcs $341 2547%
Siho $351 2621%
Sagamore $361 2696%
Multiplan $366 2733%
Hfn $392 - $427 2928%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals