CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Ascension Seton Highland Lakes

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $145
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Ascension Seton Highland Lakes is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $145. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in Highway 281 South, Burnet, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$145

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: $145 (1083%)

Insurance Median: $14 (105%)

Cash: $145 (1083% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 - $15	82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $63	82%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate	$11 - $14	82%
Dell Star	$11 - $14	82%
Superior Star	$11 - $161	82%
Superior Star Plus	$11 - $161	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $14	82%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate	$11 - $14	82%
Wellpoint Star	$11 - $14	82%
Wellpoint Star Kids	$11	82%
Wellpoint Star Plus	$11 - $14	82%
Champva	$16 - $18	119%
Tricare	$20	149%
Humana	$22 - $56	164%
Cigna	$31	232%
Seton Performance Plus	$32	239%
Aetna	$35 - $100	261%
Sendero Chap	$48	358%
Covenant Health	$73	545%
Superior Star Foster	$161	1202%
Superior Star Kids	$161	1202%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate	$181	1352%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $145.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80061.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ascension Seton Highland Lakes is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80061.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.