CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $79
  • Cash Discount Price: $95
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 274 E Chicago St, Coldwater, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$79

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: $95 (709%)
Insurance Median: $79 (590%)
Cash: $95 (709% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $79 (590% 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 590% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 490%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $62 - $79 463%
Medicare (plans) $62 - $79 463%
UnitedHealthcare $62 - $79 463%
Aetna $79 - $88 590%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $79 590%
Cofinity $79 590%
Frontpath $79 590%
Hap $79 590%
Health Alliance Plan $79 590%
Humana $79 - $88 590%
Mclaren $79 590%
Multi-Plan $79 590%
Paramount Elite $79 590%
Paramount Hmo $79 590%
Paramount Ppo $79 590%
Phcs $79 590%
Php Northern Indiana $79 590%
Php Of Mid Michigan $79 590%
Priority $79 590%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 274 E Chicago St, Coldwater, MI 49036
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals