CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $110
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Shriners Hospitals for Children is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $110 (822%)
Insurance Median: $17 (127%)
Cash: $110 (822% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (127% 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.

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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
Ambetter / Centene $13 - $24 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $71 97%
Humana $13 97%
Molina Healthcare Of Sc $13 97%
Select Health Of Sc $13 97%
Amerihealth Mercy Health Plans $14 105%
Cigna $14 105%
Amerihealth Caritas Nc $15 - $24 112%
Amerihealth Caritas Sc $15 112%
Providence Health Plan $15 112%
Caresource Of Ga $17 127%
Wellcare Of Ga $17 127%
Sana Benefits $19 142%
Alliance Health Tailored Plan $24 179%
UnitedHealthcare $24 179%
Wellcare Of Nc $24 179%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens