CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

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: $17 (127%)
Insurance Median: $22 (164%)
Cash: $17 (127% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $12 - $13 90%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $13 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $22 97%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $13 97%
Humana $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Ochsner Health Plan $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 97%
Aetna $14 - $76 105%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $14 105%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $14 105%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $14 105%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $14 105%
Tricare $15 112%
Zelis $17 - $46 127%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $19 - $50 142%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $20 - $54 149%
First Health Network $23 - $62 172%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $23 - $62 172%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $23 - $62 172%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $25 - $66 187%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $25 - $66 187%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $26 - $71 194%
Prime Health Services Ppo $26 - $71 194%
Usa Managed Care Network $26 - $71 194%
Cigna $27 - $71 202%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals