CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Muenster Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Muenster Memorial Hospital is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 N Maple Street, Muenster, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $75 (560%)
Insurance Median: $68 (508%)
Cash: $75 (560% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (508% 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 508% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 408%). 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
Humana $38 284%
Superior Healthplan $65 485%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $70 523%
Aetna $75 560%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 605 N Maple Street, Muenster, TX 76252
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals