CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $69
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital is $69. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 South Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$69

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: $28 (209%)
Insurance Median: $69 (515%)
Cash: $28 (209% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $69 (515% 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 515% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 415%). 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
Amerigroup Commercial [5055] $69 515%
Black Lung [6055] $69 515%
Cigna $69 515%
Healthcare Highways [2210] $69 515%
Healthscope Benefits [2290] $69 515%
Lucent Health [6000] $69 515%
Medicaid / KanCare $69 515%
Parkland Community Health Plan [6015] $69 515%
UnitedHealthcare $69 515%
Web Tpa [2115] $69 515%
Group Pension Admin [1450] $182 1359%
Phcs [1780] $182 1359%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 South Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals