CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $115
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Christ Hospital is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $115. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$115

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: $115 (859%)
Insurance Median: $16 (119%)
Cash: $115 (859% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $191 82%
Aetna $13 - $191 97%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $13 97%
Caresource [2031] $13 - $191 97%
Cigna $13 - $191 97%
Geha [2168] $13 97%
Golden Rule [2161] $13 97%
Humana $13 - $191 97%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $13 97%
Medben [2222] $13 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $191 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $14 97%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $13 97%
Meridian [2185] $13 97%
United Medical Resources [2104] $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $191 97%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $13 97%
Perennial [4200] $14 105%
Ambetter / Centene $16 119%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $16 - $191 119%
Allied Benefits [2163] $21 157%
First Health [2041] $21 157%
Meritain Health [2224] $21 157%
Medical Mutual [2054] $22 164%
Western And Southern [2076] $22 164%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $27 202%
Poppins Health [2299] $33 246%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $92 687%
Nalc [2178] $102 762%
Priority Health [2225] $102 762%
Life Synch [2080] $115 859%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $139 1038%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $191 1426%
Bccp [3079] $191 1426%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $191 1426%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $191 1426%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $191 1426%
Suburban Health [2408] $191 1426%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals