CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Belton Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $25
Cash Discount Price: $1,466
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Belton Regional Medical Center is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,466. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17065 S 71 Highway, Belton, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,466

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$25

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: $1,466 (10948%)

Insurance Median: $25 (187%)

Cash: $1,466 (10948% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $25 (187% 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
Cigna	$7 - $14	52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $601	90%
Aetna	$13 - $748	97%
Coventry	$13 - $589	97%
Devoted Health	$13	97%
Humana	$13 - $33	97%
United	$13 - $660	97%
Amerigroup	$14	105%
Celtic	$14	105%
Healthyblue	$14	105%
Home State Health Plan	$14	105%
Medicaid / KanCare	$14	105%
Pyramid Life	$14	105%
Unicare	$14	105%
Wellcare	$14	105%
Oscar	$20	149%
Multiplan	$24 - $1,085	179%
Corvel Corporation	$28 - $953	209%
Oha Network	$30 - $733	224%
Ambetter / Centene	$273	2039%
Nhc Advantage	$278	2076%
Wppa Providrs Care Network	$293	2188%
Universal Healthcare	$513	3831%
Coventry Kc Mo	$601	4488%
College Park Family Care Center	$630	4705%
Cco, Inc.	$1,246	9305%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc	$1,319	9851%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,466.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80061.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Belton Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80061.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.