CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Cherry County Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $149
Cash Discount Price: $153
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Cherry County Hospital is $149. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $153. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 11.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$153

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$149

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: $153 (1143%)

Insurance Median: $149 (1113%)

Cash: $153 (1143% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $149 (1113% 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 1113% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1013%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Ambetter / Centene	$2	15%
Molina Mcr Adv	$84	627%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans	$95	709%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$96	717%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$147	1098%
UnitedHealthcare	$148	1105%
Avera Aca Ppo	$149	1113%
Avera Aso Ppo	$149	1113%
Avera Hmo	$149	1113%
Avera Non-Aca Ppo - All Other Plans	$149	1113%
First Choice-All Plans	$149	1113%
Multiplan-All Plans	$149	1113%
Phcs-All Plans	$149	1113%
Tlc Advantage-All Plans	$149	1113%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $153.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80061.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Cherry County Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80061.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.