CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Ascension Seton Southwest

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $203
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Ascension Seton Southwest is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7900 Fm 1826, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$203

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: $203 (1516%)
Insurance Median: $14 (105%)
Cash: $203 (1516% 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
Ambetter / Centene $11 - $24 82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $63 82%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $11 - $14 82%
Dell Star $11 - $15 82%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $15 82%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $11 - $14 82%
Wellpoint Star $11 - $14 82%
Wellpoint Star Kids $11 82%
Wellpoint Star Plus $11 - $14 82%
Aarp Mc Wellmed $13 97%
Addr Cancer Together $13 97%
Aetna $13 - $100 97%
Covid Hrsa $13 97%
Cshcn Cidc $13 97%
Devoted Health Mcr Replacement $13 97%
Humana $13 - $22 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Research Study $13 97%
Sendero Chap $13 97%
Smarthealth $13 97%
Superior Allwell $13 97%
Tricare $13 - $20 97%
Wellcare Med Advantage $13 97%
Connected Senior Care $14 105%
Pphp Mcr Advantage $14 105%
Tx Independence Hp $14 105%
Champva $16 - $18 119%
Occunet $19 142%
Sendero Idealcare $23 172%
Cigna $31 232%
Seton Performance Plus $32 239%
Covenant Health $73 545%
Superior Star $226 1688%
Superior Star Foster $226 1688%
Superior Star Kids $226 1688%
Superior Star Plus $226 1688%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $254 1897%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7900 Fm 1826, Austin, TX 78737
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals