CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $57
Cash Discount Price: $132
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $132. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$132

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$57

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: $132 (986%)

Insurance Median: $57 (426%)

Cash: $132 (986% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $57 (426% 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 426% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 326%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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 [1007]	$11 - $55	82%
Aetna	$12 - $236	90%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380]	$12	90%
Molina [1382]	$12 - $48	90%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056]	$12 - $57	90%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801]	$12	90%
Superior Health Plan [1402]	$12	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $283	194%
Superior Healthplan [1383]	$44	329%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$56 - $82	418%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$56 - $83	418%
Cigna	$125 - $236	934%
UnitedHealthcare	$159 - $235	1187%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$160 - $236	1195%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $132.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80061.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Parkland Health & Hospital System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80061.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.