CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Metrohealth System

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $48
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Metrohealth System is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $48 (358%)
Insurance Median: $16 (119%)
Cash: $48 (358% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (119% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medical Mutual $7 - $26 52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $13 60%
Humana $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 97%
Perennial Advantage $14 105%
Valor Health $14 105%
Mcgregor Pace $15 112%
Buckeye Health Plan $17 127%
Caresource $19 142%
Aetna $20 - $24 149%
Cigna $28 209%
Health E Ohio $28 209%
Clarity Health $35 261%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals