CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Saratoga Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $124
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Saratoga Hospital is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $124 (926%)
Insurance Median: $13 (97%)
Cash: $124 (926% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (97% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $6 45%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $286 45%
Blue Shield Highmark $9 67%
Cdphp $9 - $108 67%
Fidelis $10 - $108 75%
Mvp $10 - $13 75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $146 97%
Cigna $13 97%
Emblem $13 - $15 97%
Emblem Health Ghi $13 - $15 97%
Hamaspik $13 - $113 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Aetna $14 - $50 105%
Nascentia Health Options $14 105%
Tricare $14 105%
Blue Shield $25 - $36 187%
Mvp Commercial $25 - $238 187%
Empire Plan Nyship $27 - $238 202%
Multiplan $27 - $270 202%
Magnacare $32 - $302 239%
Mvp Essential Plan $48 - $96 358%
Mvp Govt Programs $48 358%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals