CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $17
Cash Discount Price: $23
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17

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: $23 (172%)

Insurance Median: $17 (127%)

Cash: $23 (172% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $17 (127% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$12	90%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$13	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $23	97%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$13	97%
Humana	$13	97%
Medicare (plans)	$13	97%
Ochsner Health Plan	$13	97%
Tricare	$13	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$13	97%
Aetna	$14 - $34	105%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$14	105%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$14	105%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$14	105%
Zelis	$25	187%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$38	284%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$38	284%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$48	358%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$48	358%
First Health Network	$51	381%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$54	403%
Usa Managed Care Network	$54	403%
Cigna	$94	702%

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 $23.
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 Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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.