CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $247
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Methodist Dallas Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $247. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1441 North Beckley Avenue, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$247

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $247 (1845%)
Insurance Median: $22 (164%)
Cash: $247 (1845% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (164% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $11 - $46 82%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $14 82%
Aetna $13 - $346 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $43 97%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005] $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $14 97%
Ust Health Proof [1005] $13 97%
Wellcare [7016] $13 97%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] $14 105%
Cigna $14 - $25 105%
Globalhealth [1003] $14 105%
Humana $14 105%
Procare Advantage [7018] $14 105%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] $14 105%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] $14 105%
Coralvita [9216] $16 119%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005] $17 127%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057] $17 127%
Bright Healthcare [2222] $19 142%
Molina [3017] $19 142%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061] $21 157%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] $21 157%
90 Degree Benefit [3057] $22 164%
Allied National [2031] $22 164%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058] $22 164%
Ambetter / Centene $23 172%
Friday Health Plan [2061] $23 172%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] $24 179%
Web Tpa [3049] $25 - $61 187%
Department Of Labor [8004] $27 202%
Evry Health [1013] $27 202%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010] $27 202%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002] $27 202%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011] $27 202%
Sana Benefits [3069] $27 202%
Velocity [3070] $27 202%
Health Plans Inc [5017] $33 246%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] $33 246%
Dart Member Care [3039] $36 269%
Healthscope Benefits [2052] $36 269%
Healthscope Benefits [3063] $36 269%
Scott & White Health Plan Trs [3062] $54 403%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1441 North Beckley Avenue, Dallas, TX 75203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals