CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $180
  • Cash Discount Price: $306
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System is $180. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $306. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 13.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$306

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$180

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: $306 (2285%)
Insurance Median: $180 (1344%)
Cash: $306 (2285% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $180 (1344% 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 1344% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1244%). 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 $13 - $70 97%
Upmc Work Partners $13 97%
Aetna $14 - $361 105%
Amerihealth Caritas $14 - $22 105%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $14 - $21 105%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $15 105%
Geisinger $22 164%
Pa Health & Wellness $24 179%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $123 202%
Cigna $136 - $361 1016%
Intergroup $170 - $341 1270%
Coventry/First Health $237 - $477 1770%
Preferred Healthcare System $271 - $546 2024%
Humana $288 - $580 2151%
Private Health Care Systems $288 - $580 2151%
Multiplan $312 - $627 2330%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals