CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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%)
Insurance Median: $35 (261%)
Ins. Median: $35 (261% 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 261% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 161%). 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
Healthspan $13 - $5,413 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $5,467 97%
Medigold $13 97%
Upper Ohio Valley $13 - $5,413 97%
Humana $14 - $5,521 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $15 - $21 112%
Aetna $16 - $5,388 119%
United $17 - $56 127%
Caresource $20 - $30 149%
Mmo $20 - $52 149%
Molina $20 - $5,388 149%
Odrc $21 - $25 157%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $58 164%
Amerihealth $23 - $33 172%
Buckeye Community $23 - $30 172%
Osu Health Plan $28 - $40 209%
Lifetrac $40 - $41 299%
Ohio Ppo $40 299%
Cigna $44 - $90 329%
Ohiohealth $44 - $45 329%
Frontpath $49 366%
Healthsmart $55 411%
Multiplan $57 426%
Ohio Dept Of Health $4,289 32031%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL