CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: St David's South Austin Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,160
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at St David's South Austin Medical Center is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 West Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $1,160 (8663%)
Insurance Median: $31 (232%)
Cash: $1,160 (8663% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (232% 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 232% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 132%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $370 60%
Molina Healthcare $8 - $15 60%
St David’S Hospice $8 - $13 60%
United $8 - $522 60%
Aetna $10 - $14 75%
Humana $10 - $13 75%
Sendero $10 - $23 75%
Cigna $13 - $336 97%
Devoted Health $13 97%
Harbor Hospice $13 97%
Odyssey Hospice $13 97%
Triwest Veterans $13 97%
Wellmed $13 97%
American Health Plan Of Texas $14 105%
Provider Partners Health Plan $14 105%
Pyramid Life $14 105%
Shared Health $14 105%
Superior Health Plan $14 - $197 105%
Texas Independent Health Plan $14 105%
Wellcare $14 105%
Imperial Insurance $15 112%
Triwest Health Alliance $15 112%
Universal Health $16 119%
Austin Fc $17 127%
Amerigroup $18 134%
Naphcare $21 157%
Seven Corners $21 157%
Corvel Corporation $27 202%
UnitedHealthcare $33 - $1,160 246%
Oscar $37 - $41 276%
Moda $273 2039%
Covenant Management Systems $334 2494%
Healthcare Highways $338 - $348 2524%
Imo Med - Select Network $348 2599%
Nomi Health $371 - $429 2771%
Moda Health $418 - $429 3122%
Evry Health $427 3189%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $429 3204%
Texas Workforce Commission $452 3376%
Harbor Health Team $464 3465%
Averde Health $522 3898%
Comanche County $580 4332%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $580 - $800 4332%
National Choicecare $580 4332%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $638 - $928 4765%
Independent Medical Systems $638 4765%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $638 4765%
Prime Health $696 5198%
First Health $731 - $834 5459%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $754 5631%
National Health Care $754 5631%
Occunet $812 6064%
Texas Municipal League $812 6064%
Medcorp Southwest $870 6497%
Preferred Health Arrangement $870 6497%
Rockport Healthcare Group $928 - $1,044 6931%
Bce Emergis Corporation $1,044 7797%
Beech Street $1,044 7797%
Medical Control Network Solutions $1,044 7797%
Multiplan $1,044 7797%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 West Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals