CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $55
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $55 (411%)
Insurance Median: $22 (164%)
Cash: $55 (411% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (164% 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
Aarp $12 90%
All Savers Insurance $12 90%
Geha $12 90%
United Hc Shared Services $12 90%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $61 90%
Aetna $13 - $155 97%
Allegiance Hospice $13 97%
Allen Oaks Hospice $13 97%
Ambetter / Centene $13 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $22 97%
Champva $13 97%
Compassionate Care Hospic $13 97%
Correct Care $13 - $275 97%
Golden Rule $13 97%
Harbor Hospice $13 97%
Healthy Blue Dual Adv $13 97%
Heart Of Hospice $13 97%
Hos Misc Hospice $13 97%
Humana $13 - $173 97%
Ice Health Service Corp $13 97%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $13 97%
Mcr Lagniappe $13 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $61 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Mutual Of Omaha $13 97%
Snf Nursing Home $13 97%
St Francis Nursing Home $13 97%
Triwest $13 - $275 97%
Us Family Health Plan $13 - $275 97%
Wellcare $13 97%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $13 97%
Gulf South Risk Svcs Ip $17 127%
Integrated Med Solutions $19 142%
Hawaii Mainland Administr $20 149%
Meritain $22 - $155 164%
Amfirst $55 411%
Self Pay $55 411%
Web-Tpa $138 1031%
Cigna $150 - $155 1120%
Ima $165 - $275 1232%
Ppo Plus $165 1232%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $248 1852%
Wc Martco $248 1852%
Wc Misc $248 1852%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $248 1852%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $248 1852%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $248 1852%
American Public Life $275 2054%
American Retirement Life $275 2054%
Apwu $275 2054%
Auto Liability $275 2054%
Bankers Life $275 2054%
Fox Everitt $275 2054%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $275 2054%
Medishare $275 2054%
Medplus $275 2054%
Misc Commerical $275 2054%
Phcs $275 2054%
Physicians Mutual $275 2054%
State Farm-La $275 2054%
Usaa $275 2054%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals