CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: El Paso Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $47
Cash Discount Price: $28
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at El Paso Children's Hospital is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$47

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: $28 (209%)

Insurance Median: $47 (351%)

Cash: $28 (209% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $47 (351% 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 351% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 251%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Amerigroup Tx	$13	97%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$13	97%
Superior	$13	97%
Uh Military Va	$13	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $166	105%
El Paso First Health Plan	$14	105%
Health Net Fed Svcs	$14	105%
El Paso Health Plans	$15	112%
Molina Tx	$15	112%
Western Sky	$33 - $117	246%
Molina Nm	$42	314%
Aetna	$45 - $177	336%
UnitedHealthcare	$45 - $159	336%
Cigna	$49 - $173	366%
Coventry Health Care	$50 - $177	373%
Fortified Provider Network	$50 - $177	373%
Multiplan	$50 - $177	373%

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 $28.
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 El Paso Children's Hospital 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.