CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $22
Cash Discount Price: $55
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Franciscan Health Indianapolis is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22

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: $55 (411%)

Insurance Median: $22 (164%)

Cash: $55 (411% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $22 (164% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $13	82%
Mdwise [1175]	$13	97%
Medicaid / KanCare	$13 - $16	97%
Medicare (plans)	$13 - $15	97%
Unicare [1150]	$13	97%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$15	112%
Managed Care [2000]	$20 - $236	149%
Aetna	$22 - $163	164%
Commercial [2001]	$22 - $236	164%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$22	164%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$22	164%
UnitedHealthcare	$22	164%
Workers Comp [1172]	$27	202%
Cigna	$150	1120%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$153	1143%
Humana	$164	1225%

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 $55.
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 Franciscan Health Indianapolis 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.