CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $104
  • Cash Discount Price: $210
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Arnot Ogden Medical Center is $104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $210. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 7.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$210

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$104

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: $210 (1568%)
Insurance Median: $104 (777%)
Cash: $210 (1568% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $104 (777% 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 777% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 677%). 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
Empire $6 45%
Fidelis $7 - $32 52%
Aetna $13 - $267 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $1,055 97%
Humana $13 - $329 97%
Tricare $13 97%
Amerihealth $14 105%
Amerihealth Mcr Adv - All Plans $14 105%
Geisinger $14 - $212 105%
UnitedHealthcare $23 - $365 172%
Icircle $32 239%
Fidelis Care-Exchange - All Plans $191 1426%
Geisinger - All Plans $202 1509%
Cigna $217 1621%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans $217 1621%
Independent Health - All Plans $226 1688%
Upmc Health Plan - All Plans $240 1792%
Pomco Inc - All Plans $250 1867%
Emblem Health - All Plans $306 2285%
Emblem/Ghi $321 2397%
Martins Point Mcr Adv - All Plans $348 2599%
Healthnow - All Plans $1,048 7827%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY 14905
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals