CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Hancock County Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $72
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Hancock County Hospital is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$72

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: $23 (172%)
Insurance Median: $72 (538%)
Cash: $23 (172% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $72 (538% 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 538% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 438%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $72 67%
Aetna $11 - $72 82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $76 82%
Molina Healthcare $11 - $75 82%
Optima Health $11 82%
Sentara Health $26 - $72 194%
Amerigroup $28 - $72 209%
Cigna $30 - $75 224%
Medcost $48 358%
Ambetter / Centene $72 538%
Managed Medicaire $72 538%
Medicare (plans) $72 538%
United Mine Workers Of America $72 538%
Wellcare $72 - $101 538%
Humana $73 545%
Devoted Health Plan $75 560%
Nhc Advantage $75 560%
First Health Coventry $81 605%
Seven Corners, Inc. $101 754%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN 37869
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals