CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Longview Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $151
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Longview Regional Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $151. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $151 (1128%)
Insurance Median: $19 (142%)
Cash: $151 (1128% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (142% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $8 - $28 60%
Superior $8 - $20 60%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $188 60%
Aetna $13 - $457 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $116 97%
Healthspring $13 97%
Humana $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $13 97%
Node Triwest $13 97%
Node Va $13 97%
Veterans Eval Services $13 97%
American Health Mcr Adv $14 105%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $14 105%
Node Champva $14 105%
Provider Partners Health Plan $14 105%
Tricare $14 105%
Wellness Pointe $16 119%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $17 127%
Access Direct Platinum $23 172%
Node Brookshire Brothers $23 172%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $25 187%
Work Comp $27 202%
Amerigroup $28 209%
Cigna $36 269%
Self Pay $40 - $60 299%
Texas Rehab Commission $168 1255%
Nx Health Network $215 1606%
Health Smart $369 - $470 2756%
Gregg Co Detention Center $389 2905%
Verity Health Net $389 2905%
Multiplan $436 - $571 3256%
Aim Administrators $504 3764%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals