CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: UPMC Passavant

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $48
  • Cash Discount Price: $302
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at UPMC Passavant is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $302. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9100 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$302

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$48

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: $302 (2255%)
Insurance Median: $48 (358%)
Cash: $302 (2255% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $48 (358% 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 358% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 258%). 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 - $20 90%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley $13 - $233 97%
Upmc Work Partners $13 97%
Aetna $14 - $15 105%
Amerihealth Caritas $14 - $22 105%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $14 - $21 105%
Pa Health & Wellness $14 - $24 105%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $16 105%
Private Health Care Systems $15 - $469 112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $128 202%
Cigna $171 - $202 1277%
Coventry/First Health $353 2636%
Intergroup $418 - $454 3122%
Humana $428 - $469 3196%
Multiplan $428 - $469 3196%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9100 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals