CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Fairfield Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Fairfield Medical Center is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 North Ewing Street, Lancaster, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $26 (194%)
Insurance Median: $20 (149%)
Cash: $26 (194% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (149% 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
Humana $11 - $54 82%
Aetna $13 - $37 97%
Allied Benefit Systems $13 - $40 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $26,250 97%
Buckeye Community Health $13 - $21 97%
Caresource $13 - $18 97%
Medical Mutual $13 - $33,500 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Medigold $13 97%
Meritain Health $13 - $40 97%
Molina $13 - $22 97%
The Health Plan $13 - $39 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $18 97%
Va Ccn $13 97%
Valor Health Plan $13 97%
Oscar $14 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $18 134%
Amerihealth Caritas Ohio $19 142%
Bwc $19 142%
Quality Care Partners/Ohio Ppo Connect $41 306%
The Ohio State Health Plan $44 329%
Cigna $47 351%
Multiplan $54 403%
Ohio Healthy $54 403%
Miscellaneous Plans $57 426%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 401 North Ewing Street, Lancaster, OH 43130
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals