CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: The Medical Center of Southeast Texas

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $925
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $925. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$925

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $925 (6908%)
Insurance Median: $17 (127%)
Cash: $925 (6908% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (127% 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
Community Health Choice $8 - $16 60%
Harbor Hospice $8 60%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 - $13 60%
Molina Healthcare $8 - $18 60%
Superior Healthplan $8 - $13 60%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $8 - $11 60%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $17 60%
Beacon Health $9 67%
Community Health Choice Uhrip $12 90%
Medsolutions $12 90%
Amerigroup $13 - $73 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $382 97%
Caresact $13 97%
Employer Direct Healthcare $13 - $17 97%
Healthspring $13 97%
Hospice $13 97%
Humana $13 - $34 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Provider Partners Health Plan $13 97%
Rice Land Hospice $13 97%
Selectcare $13 97%
Texas Medical Management Partners $13 - $17 97%
Tihp (Texas Independence Health Plan) $13 97%
Triwest $13 97%
Cccn Pro Advantage $14 105%
League Medical Concepts $14 105%
Tricare $14 105%
Wellcare Of Texas $14 105%
Wellpath $15 112%
Cigna $19 - $647 142%
Corporate Remedies $20 149%
Elap Services $26 194%
Texas Workers Compensation $27 202%
Self Pay Emergent $139 1038%
Dept Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services $462 3450%
Aetna $536 - $610 4003%
Iasis Employees $555 4145%
Magellan Behavioral Health $555 4145%
First Health $647 4832%
Galaxy Health Network $647 4832%
Private Healthcare Systems $647 4832%
Texas Municipal League $647 4832%
Healthsmart $693 5176%
Multiplan $740 5527%
Commercial Non-Contracted $925 6908%
Heart To Heart Hospice $925 6908%
Lifesynch $925 6908%
Mhnet $925 6908%
Self Pay - Mcd Pending 100 Percent $925 6908%
Single Case Agreement $925 6908%
United Behavioral Health $925 6908%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals