CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Woodlawn Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $58
Cash Discount Price: $199
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Woodlawn Hospital is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $199. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E 9Th St, Rochester, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$199

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$58

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: $199 (1486%)

Insurance Median: $58 (433%)

Cash: $199 (1486% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $58 (433% 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). 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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $201	45%
Caresource Mcaid Hww	$13	97%
Mdwise Excel Hhw & Hcc	$13	97%
Mhs Mcaid Hcc	$13	97%
Mhs Mcaid Hhw	$13	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $201	97%
Partners Direct Health-All Plans	$35	261%
Aetna	$58 - $252	433%
Caresource Mcaid Hip	$58	433%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$58	433%
Humana	$58 - $206	433%
Mdwise Mcaid Excel Hip	$58	433%
Mhs Exch Mrktplce-All Other Plans	$58	433%
Mhs Mcaid Hip	$58	433%
Mhs Mcr Adv	$59	441%
Caresource Exch - All Other Plans	$76	568%
Ambetter / Centene	$78	583%
Cigna	$190 - $225	1419%
Parkview Health Plans-All Plans	$199	1486%
Sagamore All Other Grps - All Other Plans	$223	1665%
Encore Comm-All Plans	$225	1680%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans	$246	1837%
Community Health Alliance-All Plans	$252	1882%

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 $199.
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 Woodlawn 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.