CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Wayne General Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $88
  • Cash Discount Price: $105
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Wayne General Hospital is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 6.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$88

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: $105 (784%)
Insurance Median: $88 (657%)
Cash: $105 (784% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $88 (657% 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 657% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 557%). 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
Al Healthcare Adv Mcaid-All Plans $12 90%
Alabama Community Mcaid-All Plans $12 90%
Humana $12 90%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 90%
Univita Healthcare Mcaid-All Plans $12 90%
Amerigroup Mcare Adv-All Plans $13 97%
Magnolia Mcare Adv $13 97%
Molina Chip-All Other Plans $13 97%
Molina Mcare Adv $13 97%
Vantage Health Mcare Adv $13 97%
Wellcare Mcare Adv-All Plans $13 97%
Cigna $14 - $32 105%
Vantage Health-All Other Plans $14 105%
Ml Healthcare-All Plans $41 - $43 306%
Ahs-All Plans $72 - $75 538%
Phcs-All Plans $77 - $80 575%
Mhci/Healthlink Op Only-All Plans $88 - $91 657%
Ms Health Partners-All Plans $88 - $91 657%
Ppoplus-All Plans $88 - $91 657%
First Choice-All Other Plans $93 - $96 695%
First Health-All Plans $93 - $96 695%
Geha Ppo-All Plans $93 - $96 695%
Healthcare Advantage-All Plans $93 - $96 695%
United Providers-All Plans $93 - $96 695%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans $98 - $102 732%
Aetna $103 - $107 769%
Magnolia Comm/Exchange-All Other Plans $103 - $107 769%
First Choice Hie $129 - $134 963%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $193 - $200 1441%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS 39367
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals