CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $53
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$53

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: $75 (560%)
Insurance Median: $53 (396%)
Cash: $75 (560% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $53 (396% 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 396% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 296%). 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 - $120 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $126 97%
Cigna $13 - $129 97%
Devoted Health $13 97%
Humana $13 97%
Molina $13 97%
Primetime Health Plan $13 97%
Summacare $13 - $127 97%
The Health Plan $13 - $123 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $129 97%
Wellcare By Allwell $13 97%
Paramount $14 105%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $14 105%
Valor Health Plans $14 105%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $19 142%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $21 - $139 157%
Ambetter / Centene $24 179%
Caresource $24 179%
Amish Aid Community Plan $27 - $64 202%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $27 - $64 202%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $27 - $64 202%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $30 - $70 224%
Immergrun $30 - $70 224%
Sunrise Plain Communities $30 - $70 224%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $41 - $98 306%
Beech Street $47 - $126 351%
Ohio Preferred Network $47 - $126 351%
First Health $49 - $116 366%
Century Health Network $50 - $119 373%
Ohio Health Choice $50 - $126 373%
Private Healthcare System $51 - $120 381%
Aultcare $53 - $126 396%
Clarity $53 - $126 396%
Configurenet $53 - $126 396%
Fortified Provider Network $53 - $126 396%
Healthsmart $53 - $126 396%
Jp Farley $53 - $126 396%
Multiplan $53 - $126 396%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals