CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $21 (157%)
Insurance Median: $19 (142%)
Cash: $21 (157% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (142% 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 - $83 97%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana $13 97%
Arcadian Health Plan $13 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $48 97%
Christus Health $13 - $19 97%
Coventry $13 97%
Humana $13 - $45 97%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections $13 97%
Triwest $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $14 97%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $13 - $40 97%
Dignity Health $14 105%
Healthy Blue Louisiana $14 105%
Peoples Health $14 105%
Wellcare $14 105%
Allyalign Health $15 112%
Medicare (plans) $15 112%
Active Med $23 172%
Lsu First Choice Verity $40 299%
Gilsbar, Inc. $49 366%
Healthcare Highways $49 366%
Verity Healthnet $49 366%
Healthsmart $53 - $65 396%
Ppoplus Llc $53 396%
Five Point Credit Union $57 426%
Multiplan $57 426%
Phcs $57 426%
Health Management Network $65 485%
Provider Select $65 485%
First Health $69 515%
Verity Healthnet National $69 515%
Cigna $122 911%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals