CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Ortonville Area Health Services

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $99
  • Cash Discount Price: $129
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Ortonville Area Health Services is $99. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 7.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 Eastvold Ave, Ortonville, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$99

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: $129 (963%)
Insurance Median: $99 (739%)
Cash: $129 (963% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $99 (739% 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 739% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 639%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $54 - $147 403%
Medica $73 545%
Medica Minnesota Senior Health Options (Msho)/Select Solution/Prime Solution $73 545%
Primewest $73 545%
Ucare Health $73 545%
UnitedHealthcare $73 - $134 545%
Health Partners $76 - $136 568%
Medica Choicecare/Accessibility Solution/Minnesotacare $92 687%
Sanford Health Plan $134 - $140 1001%
Multiplan $143 1068%
America'S Health System $147 1098%
Medica Choice/Focus/Ifb/Mhps/Care System $147 1098%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 450 Eastvold Ave, Ortonville, MN 56278
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals