CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $46
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10114 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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: $46 (344%)
Insurance Median: $46 (344%)
Cash: $46 (344% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (344% 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 344% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 244%). 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
Aetna $46 344%
Ambetter / Centene $46 344%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $46 344%
Cigna $46 344%
Devoted Health $46 344%
Essence $46 344%
Healthlink Hmo $46 344%
Healthlink Ppo $46 344%
Healthy Blue (Missouri Care) $46 344%
Homestate Health Plan $46 344%
Humana $46 344%
Medica $46 344%
Medicaid / KanCare $46 344%
Meritain Health Cpd $46 344%
Meritain Health Ppo Cpd $46 344%
Starmark Cpd $46 344%
Tricare $46 344%
UnitedHealthcare $46 344%
Wellcare $46 344%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 10114 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL