CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $90
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $90 (672%)
Insurance Median: $28 (209%)
Cash: $90 (672% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (209% 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 209% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 109%). 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
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $12 - $45 90%
Tricare $12 90%
Gateway $13 - $134 97%
Geisinger $13 - $128 97%
Highmark $13 - $28 97%
Jefferson Health Plan $13 97%
Life Butler County $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Peak Health $13 - $90 97%
Provider Partners $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $16 97%
Upmc $13 - $134 97%
Aetna $14 - $102 105%
Amerihealth $14 - $15 105%
Devoted Health Plan $14 - $51 105%
Humana $14 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 105%
Pa Health & Wellness $14 105%
The Health Plan $14 - $31 105%
American Health Plan $15 112%
Pnoa $15 - $102 112%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue $18 - $24 134%
Cigna $20 - $64 149%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $24 - $31 179%
Highmark Community Blue $24 - $28 179%
Ellwood Group $27 - $55 202%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health $52 - $64 388%
Workers Comp $55 411%
Private Healthcare Systems $90 - $109 672%
Devon $96 717%
Intergroup $102 762%
Multiplan $115 859%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals