CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $26
Cash Discount Price: $27
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at University Medical Center of El Paso is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26

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: $27 (202%)

Insurance Median: $26 (194%)

Cash: $27 (202% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $26 (194% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$5 - $56	37%
Aetna	$10 - $71	75%
Amerigroup Tx	$11 - $2,927	82%
Medicaid / KanCare	$11 - $29	82%
Molina Tx	$11 - $29	82%
Molina	$12 - $13	90%
Superior Tx	$12 - $30	90%
Cigna	$13 - $59	97%
El Paso Health Dual	$13 - $28	97%
Medicare (plans)	$13	97%
Wellcare	$13	97%
Wellmed	$13 - $56	97%
Healthnet	$14	105%
Humana	$15 - $71	112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41 - $58	306%
El Paso Health	$62 - $96	463%

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 $27.
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 University Medical Center of El Paso 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.