CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Yoakum Community Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $116
  • Cash Discount Price: $101
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Yoakum Community Hospital is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 8.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$101

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$116

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: $101 (754%)
Insurance Median: $116 (866%)
Cash: $101 (754% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $116 (866% 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 866% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 766%). 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 $50 - $116 373%
Humana $64 478%
Kempton Group Admin Ppo-All Plans $64 478%
Medicare (plans) $64 478%
Prime Health Svcs Mcr Advantage $64 478%
Scott & White Mcare Advan $64 478%
Superior Mcr Advantage $64 478%
Triwest Va Ccn-All Plans $64 478%
Tx Independent Hp Mcr Advantage-All Plans $64 478%
UnitedHealthcare $64 - $124 478%
Superior Hix-All Other Plans $79 590%
Entrust - All Plans $108 807%
Medicaid / KanCare $113 - $155 844%
Amera-Net-All Plans $116 866%
Scott & White Ppo-All Other Plans $116 866%
Healthsmart Ppo-All Other Plans $121 904%
Blue Bell Creameries Emp-All Plans $124 926%
Cigna $124 926%
Americas Health Plan-All Plans $132 986%
Beech Street-All Plans $132 986%
Directcare America-All Plans $132 986%
Galaxy Ppo - All Plans $132 986%
Health Star Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans $132 986%
Medcorp Southwest Ppo-All Plans $132 986%
Medical Control Ppo-All Plans $132 986%
Phcs Multiplan - All Plans $132 986%
Aetna $140 1046%
Healthsmart Work Comp $140 1046%
Prime Health Svcs Ppo-All Other Plans $140 1046%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX 77995
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals