CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: St Joseph Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at St Joseph Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $13 (97%)
Insurance Median: $14 (105%)
Cash: $13 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (105% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 90%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $19 90%
Aetna $13 - $23 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $25 97%
Cigna $13 97%
Home State $13 - $21 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $14 97%
Pace Kc (Swope Health Services) $13 97%
Tricare $13 97%
Veterans Evaluation Services $13 97%
Healthy Blue $14 - $16 105%
Kansas Superior $14 105%
Nhc Advantage $15 112%
Employer Direct Healthcare $19 142%
Cash Pay - Healient $23 172%
6 Degrees $27 202%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO 64114
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals