CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $88
  • Cash Discount Price: $208
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $208. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 6.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$208

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$88

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: $208 (1553%)
Insurance Median: $88 (657%)
Cash: $208 (1553% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $88 (657% 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 657% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 557%). 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
Aetna $8 - $14 60%
Amerigroup $8 - $13 60%
Centennial Care $8 60%
El Paso First Health Plans $8 60%
Molina Healthcare $8 - $27 60%
St David’S Hospice $8 - $13 60%
United $8 - $603 60%
Western Sky Community Care $8 - $14 60%
Humana $10 75%
Superior Health Plan $12 - $80 90%
Arcadian Health Plan $13 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $102 97%
Cigna $13 - $145 97%
Devoted Health $13 97%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $33 97%
Wellmed $13 97%
Alignment Health Plan $14 105%
American Health Plan Of Texas $14 105%
Clover Insurance Company $14 105%
Provider Partners Health Plan $14 105%
Pyramid Life $14 105%
Shared Health $14 105%
Triwest Health Alliance $14 105%
Wellcare Of Tx $14 105%
Imperial Insurance $15 112%
Molina Healthcare Mcr $16 119%
Universal Health Pffs Nc $16 119%
Bravo Health $18 134%
Corvel Corporation $27 202%
Bienvivir Senior Health $33 - $228 246%
Healthcare Highways $37 - $257 276%
Oscar $45 336%
First Health $88 - $603 657%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $88 - $738 657%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $90 - $925 672%
Sheriff'S Dept El Paso County Detention $98 - $670 732%
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo $98 - $670 732%
Southwest Medical Provider Network $107 - $738 799%
Advantage Care Network $117 - $805 874%
El Paso First Health Plan $117 - $805 874%
Prime Health $117 - $805 874%
Texas Workforce Commission $123 - $845 919%
Multiplan $127 - $872 948%
Phcs $127 - $872 948%
Integrated Medical Systems $136 - $939 1016%
Samsa $136 - $939 1016%
Danmark - International Contract $146 - $1,006 1090%
Galaxy Health Network $146 - $1,006 1090%
Medcorp Southwest $156 - $1,073 1165%
Usa Managed Care $160 - $1,274 1195%
Affiliated Healthcare $166 - $1,140 1240%
National Provider Network $176 - $1,207 1314%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals