CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $33
Cash Discount Price: $71
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 Hospital Drive, Shelbyville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$33

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: $71 (530%)

Insurance Median: $33 (246%)

Cash: $71 (530% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $33 (246% 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 246% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 146%). 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	$10 - $81	75%
Aetna	$13 - $32	97%
Essence Health	$13	97%
Humana	$13 - $32	97%
Passport	$13 - $94	97%
Senior Care Communty Of Ky	$13	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $90	97%
Va Ccn	$13	97%
Communicare	$14	105%
Devoted	$14	105%
Signature	$14 - $94	105%
Wellcare	$14 - $30	105%
Key Benefit Administrators	$17	127%
Velocity	$17 - $184	127%
Cigna	$22	164%
Prime Group Health	$67 - $160	500%
Encore	$113	844%
Multiplan	$124 - $169	926%
Omca	$179	1337%
Corvel	$188	1404%
Cshn	$188	1404%
Health Smart	$188	1404%
National Comp Care	$188	1404%

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 $71.
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 Uofl Health - Shelbyville 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.