CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $954
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $954. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$954

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $954 (7125%)
Insurance Median: $26 (194%)
Cash: $954 (7125% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (194% 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
Aetna $8 - $14 60%
Amerigroup $8 - $214 60%
Community First Health Plans $8 - $412 60%
Molina Healthcare $8 - $21 60%
United $8 - $687 60%
Usa Managed Care Chip $8 60%
Humana $10 75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $450 97%
Devoted Health $13 97%
Gonzaba Medical Group $13 97%
Ilumed $13 97%
Lighthouse Hospice $13 97%
Triwest $13 97%
Triwest Va Pccc $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 97%
Wellmed $13 97%
American Health Plan Of Texas $14 105%
Clover Insurance $14 105%
Integranet $14 105%
Superior Health $14 - $76 105%
Texas Independent Health Plan $14 105%
Triwest Health Alliance $14 105%
Value Options $14 105%
Wellcare $14 105%
Focus Healthcare Management $19 142%
Cigna $22 - $29 164%
Superior $22 164%
Focus Health Solutions $31 232%
Healthcare Highways $31 232%
Oscar $36 269%
Imperial Insurance $72 - $290 538%
Valenz $134 - $534 1001%
Evry Health $140 - $562 1046%
Fidelis Securecare $172 - $687 1285%
Tx Healthcare Foundation $191 - $763 1426%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $210 - $839 1568%
Independent Medical Systems $210 - $839 1568%
Haa Preferred Partners $229 - $916 1710%
San Antonio Employers Health Alliance $229 - $916 1710%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $248 - $992 1852%
National Healthcare Solutions $248 - $992 1852%
Multiplan $286 - $1,297 2136%
Blue Bell $305 - $1,221 2278%
Directcare America $305 - $1,221 2278%
Managed Healthcare $324 - $1,297 2420%
National Choicecare $763 5698%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $763 5698%
Physician Cooperative Of Texas $839 6266%
Tml Intergovernmental Ebp $1,068 7976%
Usa Managed Care $1,145 8551%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX 78258
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals