CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,283
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,283. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,283

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,283 (9582%)
Insurance Median: $14 (105%)
Cash: $1,283 (9582% of Medicare)
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
Aetna $8 - $14 60%
Amerigroup $8 60%
Christus Mcd $8 60%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $8 60%
Molina Healthcare $8 60%
Texas Health Network $8 60%
United $8 - $577 60%
Humanna $10 75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $495 97%
Cigna $13 - $1,027 97%
Humana $13 - $67 97%
Independent Medical System $13 97%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $13 97%
Wellmed $13 97%
American Health Plan $14 105%
Physicians Health Choice $14 105%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $14 105%
Pyramid Life $14 105%
Shared Health $14 105%
Superior Health Plan $14 - $77 105%
Triwest Health Alliance $14 105%
Molina $15 112%
Superior $22 164%
Corvel Corporation $27 202%
Omni Healthcare $28 209%
Healthcare Highways $246 1837%
Texas Workforce Commission $308 2300%
Averde Health $423 3159%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $552 - $1,091 4122%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $577 4309%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $706 5273%
Multiplan Phcs $770 5751%
National Healthcare Solutions $770 5751%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $770 5751%
Southwest Medical $770 5751%
Usc Health Services $770 5751%
First Health $792 5915%
Coastal Comp $834 6229%
Newton Ppo $898 6706%
Texas True Choice $962 7184%
Beech Street $1,027 7670%
Usa Managed Care $1,027 7670%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals