CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Baptist Beaumont Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $91
  • Cash Discount Price: $74
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Baptist Beaumont Hospital is $91. 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 6.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$91

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: $91 (680%)
Cash: $74 (553% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $91 (680% 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 680% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 580%). 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 $13 - $50 97%
Ameri-Plus Ppo-All Plans $13 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $40 97%
Cigna $13 - $394 97%
Superior Health Plan Mcr Adv $13 97%
Texan Plus-All Plans $13 97%
Superior Health Plan Comm - All Other Plans $15 112%
Texas Exchange Plans - All Plans $15 112%
Correctcare - All Plans $20 149%
Naphcare Inc - All Plans $20 149%
Texas School Health Benefits - All Plans $20 149%
Preferred Care Services - All Plans $23 172%
Americhoice - All Plans $24 - $91 179%
Amerigroup - All Plans $24 - $91 179%
Community Health Choice - All Plans $24 - $91 179%
Medicaid / KanCare $24 - $118 179%
Tchp Chips - All Plans $24 - $91 179%
Beacon Health - All Plans $27 - $104 202%
Brookshire Brothers - All Plans $30 224%
Imagine Healthcare (Smartcare) - All Plans $65 485%
Signature Health - All Plans $74 - $284 553%
Central Healthcare Services - All Plans $118 - $454 881%
Humana $118 - $548 881%
Mhhnp-All Plans $118 - $454 881%
Pponext - All Plans $154 - $590 1150%
Multiplan - All Plans $166 - $636 1240%
Phcs - All Plans $166 - $636 1240%
First Health - All Plans $178 - $681 1329%
Healthsmart - All Plans $178 - $681 1329%
Managed Healthcare Inc - All Plans $178 - $681 1329%
Blue Bell - All Plans $190 - $726 1419%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals