CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Stanly Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $163
  • Cash Discount Price: $188
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Stanly Regional Medical Center is $163. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $188. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 12.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$188

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$163

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: $188 (1404%)
Insurance Median: $163 (1217%)
Cash: $188 (1404% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $163 (1217% 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 1217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1117%). 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
Aetna $14 - $338 105%
Choicecare $14 - $353 105%
Cigna $14 - $300 105%
Humana $14 105%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $254 105%
Alliance $17 - $46 127%
Amerihealth Caritas $17 - $46 127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $193 127%
Carolina Complete Health $17 - $45 127%
Healthy Blue $17 - $45 127%
Partners $17 - $45 127%
Trillium $17 - $47 127%
Vaya $17 - $46 127%
Wellcare $17 - $45 127%
Ambetter / Centene $23 - $140 172%
Medcost $30 - $360 224%
Physician Reach Out $188 1404%
Employers Health Network $199 - $217 1486%
Magellan $225 1680%
Gmmi $244 1822%
Quik Trip $244 1822%
Carolina Behavioral Health $270 - $300 2016%
First Health $338 2524%
Healthgram $338 2524%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $353 2636%
Multiplan $353 2636%
Private Health Care Systems $353 2636%
Beechstreet $360 2689%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC 28001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals