CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,512
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Research Medical Center is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,512. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,512

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $1,512 (11292%)
Insurance Median: $31 (232%)
Cash: $1,512 (11292% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (232% 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 232% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 132%). 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
Cigna $7 - $756 52%
Aetna $13 - $771 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $590 97%
Coventry $13 - $608 97%
Devoted Health $13 97%
Humana $13 - $983 97%
Triwest Health Alliance $13 97%
United $13 - $680 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $1,512 97%
Amerigroup $14 105%
Celtic $14 105%
Healthyblue $14 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 105%
Pyramid Life $14 105%
Unicare $14 105%
Wellcare $14 105%
Home State Health Plan $16 119%
Oscar $20 149%
Multiplan $24 - $1,119 179%
Corvel Corporation $28 - $983 209%
Oha Network $30 - $756 224%
Ambetter / Centene $281 2099%
Nhc Advantage $287 2143%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $302 2255%
Universal Healthcare $529 3951%
Coventry Kc Mo $620 4630%
College Park Family Care Center $650 4854%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $726 - $756 5422%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $1,134 8469%
Cco, Inc. $1,210 9037%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $1,210 9037%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals