CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Ascension Providence

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $74
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Ascension Providence is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $74 (553%)
Insurance Median: $13 (97%)
Cash: $74 (553% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (97% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $59 82%
Mclennan County Indigent $11 82%
Medicaid / KanCare $11 82%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $11 82%
Superior Star $11 82%
Superior Star Plus $11 82%
Swhp Rightcare Star $11 82%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $14 82%
Wellpoint Star $11 82%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $14 97%
Tricare $13 97%
Va $13 97%
Aetna $14 105%
Smarthealth $19 142%
Ambetter / Centene $20 149%
Green Imaging $20 149%
Firstcare Focus Network $29 217%
Firstcare Hmo $33 246%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX 76712
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals