CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Perham Health

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $57
  • Cash Discount Price: $101
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Perham Health is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Coney Street West, Perham, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$101

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$57

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: $101 (754%)
Insurance Median: $57 (426%)
Cash: $101 (754% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $57 (426% 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 426% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 326%). 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 $53 - $94 396%
Health Partners Mcr Adv $53 396%
Humana $53 396%
Medica Mcr Adv $53 396%
Medicare (plans) $53 - $59 396%
Ucare Mn Senior Health Options $53 396%
UnitedHealthcare $55 - $122 411%
Medicaid / KanCare $56 418%
Ucare Mn Medical Assistance $56 418%
Ucare Mn Minnesota Care $56 418%
Ucare Mn Senior Care Plus $56 418%
Ucare Mn Special Needs Basic Care $56 418%
Ucare Mn Special Needs Basic Care Dual $56 418%
Medica Mcaid Mn Care $57 426%
Medica Mn (Msho) $64 478%
Ucare Individual And Family Plan-All Other Plans $65 485%
Medica Mn Senior Hp/Outside Mn $71 530%
Health Partners Minnesota Care $78 583%
Medica Commercial-All Other Plans $114 851%
Preferred One (Pchp, Pic, Pas)-All Other Plans $117 874%
Health Partners-All Plans $128 956%
Preferred One (Ppo) $133 993%
Sanford Health Plan-All Plans $133 993%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Coney Street West, Perham, MN 56573
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals