CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $22
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 Morris Drive, Okmulgee, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22

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: $46 (344%)

Insurance Median: $22 (164%)

Cash: $46 (344% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $22 (164% 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
Community Care Comm - All Other Plans	$10 - $29	75%
Humana	$10 - $77	75%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $59	75%
Aetna	$13 - $85	97%
Community Care Mcr Adv	$13	97%
Global Health Mcr Adv	$13 - $77	97%
Healthchoice-All Plans	$13 - $17	97%
Global Health Comm - All Other Plans	$17	127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $45	202%
First Health-All Plans	$89	665%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $46.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80061.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80061.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.