CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

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: $28 (209%)
Insurance Median: $22 (164%)
Cash: $28 (209% 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.

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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
Aetna $3 - $86 22%
Moda Mcr Adv $3 - $13 22%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $3 - $89 22%
Pacific Source - All Plans $3 - $12 22%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $10 - $101 75%
Molina - All Other Plans $11 - $15 82%
Molina Mcr Adv $11 - $13 82%
Molina Mcaid $12 - $49 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $297 97%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $13 97%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $13 - $14 97%
Tricare $13 97%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $13 - $17 97%
Humana $14 105%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $16 - $24 119%
First Choice - All Plans $18 - $89 134%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $22 - $49 164%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $22 - $49 164%
Norocor - All Plans $47 351%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $48 - $62 358%
UnitedHealthcare $49 - $89 366%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $58 - $89 433%
Healthscape - All Plans $75 560%
First Health - All Plans $83 620%
Coventry - All Plans $84 627%
Cigna $88 657%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans $89 665%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans $90 672%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals