CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $15
Cash Discount Price: $26
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital is $15. 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 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 525 N Santiam Highway, Lebanon, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15

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: $15 (112%)

Cash: $26 (194% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15 (112% 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
Providence	$7 - $97	52%
Samaritan	$7 - $85	52%
Healthnet	$8 - $97	60%
Pacificsource	$8 - $32	60%
Regence	$8 - $90	60%
Moda	$13 - $26	97%
Devoted Health	$15	112%
First Choice	$15	112%
Humana	$15	112%
Cigna	$16 - $97	119%
Ihn	$16	119%
Aetna	$20 - $95	149%

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 $26.
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 Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital 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.