CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: High Point Regional Health System

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $116
  • Cash Discount Price: $146
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at High Point Regional Health System is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $146. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 8.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$146

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$116

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: $146 (1090%)
Insurance Median: $116 (866%)
Cash: $146 (1090% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $116 (866% 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 866% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 766%). 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
Amerihealth $24 - $48 179%
Carolina Complete $24 179%
Healthy Blue $24 179%
Partners $24 179%
Alliance $25 187%
Trillium $25 187%
UnitedHealthcare $25 - $195 187%
Vaya $25 187%
Wellcare $25 187%
Ambetter / Centene $53 396%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $55 - $89 411%
Medcost $78 - $187 583%
Aetna $87 - $190 650%
Oscar $88 - $117 657%
Cigna $160 1195%
Directnet $173 1292%
Private Healthcare Systems $239 1785%
Multiplan $263 1964%
Humana $272 - $277 2031%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27261
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals