CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $118
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12 North 7Th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $118 (881%)
Insurance Median: $7 (52%)
Cash: $118 (881% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (52% 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.

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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
Wellcare $5 - $6 37%
Amidacare $6 - $7 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $146 45%
Centerlight $6 - $7 45%
Emblem $6 - $146 45%
Fidelis $6 - $11 45%
Healthfirst $6 - $10 45%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 45%
Point Comfort $6 45%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $27 45%
Villagecaremax $6 45%
Vnsny Choice $6 - $7 45%
Humana $7 52%
Longevity $7 52%
Vnsny Select Health $7 52%
Metroplus $8 60%
Oscar $9 67%
Mvp $12 90%
American Postal Workers $27 202%
Aetna $60 - $67 448%
Centivo $115 859%
Cigna $131 - $145 978%
Elderplan $146 1090%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12 North 7Th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals