CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $162
  • Cash Discount Price: $307
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro is $162. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $307. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 12.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$307

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$162

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: $307 (2293%)
Insurance Median: $162 (1210%)
Cash: $307 (2293% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $162 (1210% 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 1210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1110%). 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 $13 - $352 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $317 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $15 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $29 97%
Va Medical Center $13 97%
Cigna $14 - $422 105%
Clover Health Plan $14 105%
Humana $14 105%
Charity Care $15 112%
Medicaid / KanCare $15 - $422 112%
Tricare $16 119%
Us Family Health Plan $16 119%
Wellcare $16 119%
Elap $19 - $24 142%
Centivo $24 179%
Claim Watcher $24 179%
Horizon Nj Health $24 179%
Amerihealth $36 269%
Preferred Health Care Eliance $50 - $110 373%
Horizon Behavioral Health $72 - $158 538%
Beacon Health Options $96 - $211 717%
Magnacare $115 - $295 859%
Princeton Theological Seminary $124 - $274 926%
Coventry $134 - $295 1001%
Health Net $134 - $295 1001%
Beech Street $153 - $359 1143%
Intergrated Health Plan $153 - $338 1143%
Intergroup $153 - $338 1143%
Penn Global Medicine Embassy Only $153 - $338 1143%
Allied Trades $162 - $359 1210%
Consumer Health Network $162 - $359 1210%
Devon Health Services $162 - $359 1210%
First Managed Care Option $162 - $359 1210%
Ie Shaffer $162 - $359 1210%
Private Healthcare Systems $162 - $359 1210%
Qualcare $162 - $359 1210%
Total Care Network $162 - $359 1210%
Tri-State $162 - $359 1210%
Commercial Other $191 - $422 1426%
Compsych $191 - $422 1426%
Concern Plus $191 - $422 1426%
International Pfs $191 - $422 1426%
Life St. Francis $191 - $422 1426%
Magellan $191 - $422 1426%
Managed Health Network $191 - $422 1426%
Nj Carpenters $191 - $422 1426%
Penn Behavioral Health Corporate Services $191 - $422 1426%
Personnel Health Program $191 - $422 1426%
United Behavioral Health $191 - $422 1426%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals