CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Abbeville General Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Abbeville General Hospital is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $18 (134%)
Insurance Median: $26 (194%)
Cash: $18 (134% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (194% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $54 52%
Cigna $8 - $36 60%
Self Pay $8 - $37 60%
Humana $11 - $55 82%
Aetna $12 - $51 90%
Gilsbar Ppo $12 - $57 90%
Magellan Behavioral Health $12 90%
Ppo Plus $12 - $55 90%
United Behavioral Health Inc $12 - $55 90%
Verity Healthnet National $12 - $55 90%
American Lifecare (Phcs) $13 - $59 97%
Guardian Resources $13 - $59 97%
Healthy Blue $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
People'S Health $13 97%
Sierra Health And Life Insurance $13 97%
Sterling Life Insurance Company $13 97%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $59 97%
Coventry Company $14 - $62 105%
Galaxy Health Network $14 - $62 105%
Usa Managed Care $14 - $62 105%
Health Payors Organization $15 - $66 112%
Miscellaneous Insurance $16 - $74 119%
Ppo Plus Professional $16 - $22 119%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $16 - $74 119%
Med-Comp Usa Inc $17 127%
Vantage Health Plan $28 - $132 209%
Office Of Group Benefits $33 246%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals