CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Cape Regional Medical Center Inc

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $66
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Cape Regional Medical Center Inc is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in Two Stone Harbor Blvd, Cape May Court House, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$66

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: $15 (112%)
Insurance Median: $66 (493%)
Cash: $15 (112% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $66 (493% 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 493% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 393%). 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 - $452 97%
Americhoice $13 - $15 97%
Clover Health $13 97%
Amerigroup $15 112%
Partners Direct Health $22 164%
Cigna $40 - $417 299%
Qualcare $40 - $69 299%
Horizon Nj Health $63 471%
Amerihealth $104 777%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $302 - $314 2255%
Horizon Casualty Motor Vehicle $376 2808%
Horizon Casualty Workers Comp $376 2808%
UnitedHealthcare $417 - $476 3114%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Two Stone Harbor Blvd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals