CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $117
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 555 E Cheves St Box 8700, Florence, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $117 (874%)
Insurance Median: $24 (179%)
Cash: $117 (874% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (179% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $127 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Absolute Total Care $14 - $24 105%
Aetna $14 - $132 105%
Allwell $14 105%
Clover $14 105%
Humana $14 105%
Molina $14 - $26 105%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $75 105%
Wellcare $14 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $23 172%
Ambetter / Centene $24 179%
Select Health $25 187%
Cigna $81 605%
Tricare $157 1173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 555 E Cheves St Box 8700, Florence, SC 29506
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals