CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $44
Cash Discount Price: $107
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 13Th Street, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$44

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: $107 (799%)

Insurance Median: $44 (329%)

Cash: $107 (799% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $44 (329% 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 329% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 229%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Sas Mhg	$9 - $182	67%
Magnolia Health	$12 - $20	90%
Molina	$12 - $21	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $13	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $19	105%
Cigna	$14 - $179	105%
Humana	$14 - $214	105%
Aetna	$24	179%
Fox Everett	$24 - $119	179%
Sas Non-Mhg	$24 - $119	179%
First Choice	$31 - $214	232%
Mhg	$31 - $149	232%
Primewell	$32	239%
First Health	$44 - $214	329%
Mpcn	$46 - $223	344%

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 $107.
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 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport 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.