CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $61
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Northwest Health - Starke is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$61

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: $61 (456%)
Insurance Median: $13 (97%)
Cash: $61 (456% 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.

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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
Lutheran $4 - $113 30%
Self Pay $4 - $231 30%
Medpartners $5 - $141 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $21 45%
Physicians Health Plan $6 - $173 45%
Alpha Baking $7 - $189 52%
Php $9 - $252 67%
Encore $10 - $365 75%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $297 75%
Aetna $12 - $363 90%
Cigna $12 - $348 90%
Multiplan Inc $12 - $377 90%
Tricare $12 90%
Caresource $13 97%
Community Health Alliance $13 - $377 97%
Coventry First Health $13 - $363 97%
Humana $13 97%
Lutheran Network $13 - $369 97%
Managed Health Services $13 - $27 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Mhs $13 97%
Node Champva $13 97%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $13 97%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $13 97%
Node Va $13 97%
Sagamore Health Network $13 - $369 97%
In Dept Of Correction $14 105%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $14 105%
Ppom $14 - $394 105%
Us Department Of Labor $17 127%
Indiana Workers Comp $27 202%
Encore Kba Epo $32 239%
Magnacare Ma $32 239%
Encore Kba Ppo $40 299%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals