CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $56
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4220 Harding Rd, Po Box 380, Nashville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $56 (418%)
Insurance Median: $14 (105%)
Cash: $56 (418% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (105% 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
Community Plan $5 - $12 37%
Amerigroup $12 90%
Point Comfort Underwriters $12 90%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $13 90%
Americhoice Mcr Replacement $13 97%
Ascension Complete $13 97%
Centurion Of Tn $13 97%
Covid Uninsured Test Fund $13 97%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement $13 97%
Humana $13 - $28 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $14 97%
Nhc Advantage $13 97%
Tricare $13 97%
Triwest Va Pccc $13 97%
Aetna $14 - $176 105%
Amerigroup Mcr Replacement $14 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $39 105%
Ambetter / Centene $17 127%
Select Specialty West $17 127%
Cigna $19 - $52 142%
Oscar Health $19 142%
Oscar Health Plan $19 142%
Smart Health $19 142%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4220 Harding Rd, Po Box 380, Nashville, TN 37205
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals