CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Tristar Skyline Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,206
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Tristar Skyline Medical Center is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,206. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3441 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,206

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $1,206 (9007%)
Insurance Median: $15 (112%)
Cash: $1,206 (9007% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (112% 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
Wellpoint $6 45%
Aetna $11 - $603 82%
Alive Hospice $13 97%
Amerigroup $13 97%
Bright Health $13 - $15 97%
Devoted Health Plan $13 97%
Healthspring $13 97%
Humana $13 - $784 97%
Odyssey Healthcare $13 97%
Sarah Cannon Research $13 97%
United $13 - $543 97%
Ambetter / Centene $14 105%
American Health Advantage $14 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $105 105%
Evergreen Hmo $14 105%
Signature Advantage $14 105%
Wellcare $14 105%
Zing $14 105%
Atrio Golden Times $15 112%
Prime Health $19 - $1,061 142%
Corvel Corporation $20 149%
Novanet $20 149%
Cigna $24 - $393 179%
Oscar $40 299%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $222 1658%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $229 1710%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $229 1710%
Centurion $497 3712%
Bgfh Singlesource $603 - $1,025 4503%
Employers Health Network $844 6303%
Mhnet $904 6751%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $904 6751%
Multiplan $989 7386%
Beech Street $1,061 7924%
Triwest Healthcare $1,182 8827%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3441 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals