CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: UPMC McKeesport Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $312
  • Cash Discount Price: $497
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at UPMC McKeesport Hospital is $312. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $497. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 23.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Fifth Avenue, Mc Keesport, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$497

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$312

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: $497 (3712%)
Insurance Median: $312 (2330%)
Cash: $497 (3712% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $312 (2330% 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 2330% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2230%). 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
Upmc Health Plan $12 - $70 90%
Geisinger $13 97%
Upmc Work Partners $13 97%
Aetna $14 - $331 105%
Amerihealth Caritas $14 - $22 105%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $14 - $21 105%
Pa Health & Wellness $14 - $24 105%
UnitedHealthcare $15 112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $139 202%
Cigna $319 - $497 2382%
Intergroup $414 3092%
Coventry/First Health $580 4332%
Private Health Care Systems $662 4944%
Selectcare $662 4944%
Humana $704 5258%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 Fifth Avenue, Mc Keesport, PA 15132
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals