CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Singing River Gulfport

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Singing River Gulfport is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15200 Community Road, Gulfport, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $35 (261%)
Insurance Median: $15 (112%)
Cash: $35 (261% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (112% 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.

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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 $13 - $9,277 97%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms $13 - $21 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $21 97%
Aetna $14 - $24 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 105%
Humana $14 105%
Molina $14 105%
Shared Health $14 105%
Wellcare $14 105%
Singing River Health System Employees $15 112%
Ambetter / Centene $20 149%
First Choice $23 172%
Mississippi Physician'S Care Network $24 179%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $24 179%
90 Degree Benefits $25 187%
First Choice Preferred Pricing $25 187%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 15200 Community Road, Gulfport, MS 39503
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals