CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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%)
Insurance Median: $14 (105%)
Ins. Median: $14 (105% 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
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $145 90%
Allwell $13 97%
Christus Health $13 - $19 97%
Community First $13 97%
Humana $13 - $101 97%
Triwest $13 97%
Washington National $13 97%
Wellcare $13 97%
Aetna $14 105%
Amerigroup $14 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $61 105%
Cigna $14 - $100 105%
Devoted Health Plan $14 105%
Provider Partners Health Plan $14 105%
Shared Health Insurance Company $14 105%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $14 105%
Superior $15 112%
Sendero $23 172%
Naphcare Inc. $27 202%
Healthcare Highways $30 224%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals