CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $213
Cash Discount Price: $213
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $213. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 15.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 425 Alabama Ave, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$213

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$213

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: $213 (1591%)

Insurance Median: $213 (1591%)

Cash: $213 (1591% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $213 (1591% 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 1591% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1491%). 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

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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	$210 - $216	1568%
Ambetter / Centene	$210 - $216	1568%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$210 - $216	1568%
Cigna	$210 - $216	1568%
Essence	$210 - $216	1568%
Healthlink Hmo	$210 - $216	1568%
Healthlink Ppo	$210 - $216	1568%
Healthy Blue (Missouri Care)	$210 - $216	1568%
Homestate Health Plan	$210 - $216	1568%
Humana	$210 - $216	1568%
Medica	$210 - $216	1568%
Medicaid / KanCare	$210 - $216	1568%
Meritain Health Cpd	$210 - $216	1568%
Meritain Health Ppo Cpd	$210 - $216	1568%
Starmark Cpd	$210 - $216	1568%
Tricare	$210 - $216	1568%
UnitedHealthcare	$210 - $216	1568%
Wellcare	$210 - $216	1568%

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 $213.
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 Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth 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.