CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $23 (172%)
Insurance Median: $24 (179%)
Cash: $23 (172% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (179% 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
Humana $10 - $13 75%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 - $13 90%
Cigna $13 - $25 97%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $14 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 97%
Aetna $14 - $50 105%
Shared Health Mississippi $14 105%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $18 - $31 134%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 142%
Zelis $19 - $32 142%
Ambetter / Centene $21 157%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $24 - $40 179%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $26 - $43 194%
Select Administrative Services Network $26 - $43 194%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan $37 276%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial $37 276%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals