CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $13
Cash Discount Price: $16
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 W Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13

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: $16 (119%)

Insurance Median: $13 (97%)

Cash: $16 (119% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13 (97% 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	$11 - $14	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $13	90%
Aetna	$13 - $27	97%
Amerihealth Caritas	$13	97%
Healthy Blue	$13	97%
Humana	$13 - $20	97%
Lhc (Allwell)	$13	97%
Louisiana Healthcare Connection	$13	97%
Peoples Health	$13 - $81	97%
Triwest	$13	97%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$13 - $23	97%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc	$13	97%
Gilsbar 360	$31	232%
Hs Technology	$35	261%
First Health	$61	456%
Womans Hospital Employees	$63	471%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals	$81	605%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$85	635%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$86	642%

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 $16.
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 Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital 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.