CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $15
Cash Discount Price: $18
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is $15. 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 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15

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: $15 (112%)

Cash: $18 (134% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15 (112% 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	$7 - $25	52%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$13	97%
Aetna	$13 - $33	97%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$13	97%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.)	$13	97%
Humana	$13	97%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$13	97%
Medicare (plans)	$13	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$13	97%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial	$15	112%
Zelis	$21	157%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$23	172%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$33	246%
First Health Network	$35	261%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$48	358%
Cigna	$49	366%
Usa Managed Care Network	$52	388%

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 $18.
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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport 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.