CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $34
  • Cash Discount Price: $73
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Minden Medical Center is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $73. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$73

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$34

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: $73 (545%)
Insurance Median: $34 (254%)
Cash: $73 (545% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $34 (254% 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 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $34 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $242 97%
Commercial Insurance $13 - $242 97%
Managed Care $13 - $242 97%
Mcd Amerihealth $13 - $34 97%
Mcd Healthy Blue $13 - $34 97%
Mcd La Hlth Conn $13 - $34 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $34 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Gulf South Employee $14 105%
Mcd United Hc La $14 - $35 105%
Humana $15 - $38 112%
Industrial/Occ Health $40 299%
Workers Comp $40 - $242 299%
Private Pay $73 - $242 545%
Auto Liability $242 1807%
Charity And Indigent $242 1807%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA 71055
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals