CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $234
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $234. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$234

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $234 (1748%)
Insurance Median: $17 (127%)
Cash: $234 (1748% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (127% 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 $9 - $13 67%
Curative $10 75%
Driscoll Health Plan $11 82%
Superior Health $11 82%
Ambetter / Centene $13 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $14 97%
Christus Health Plan $13 97%
Christus Spohn Health Network $13 - $141 97%
Cigna $13 97%
Ilumed Aco Reach $13 97%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 97%
Wellcare Complete $13 97%
Wellmed $13 97%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $13 97%
Texas Independence Health Plan $14 105%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $16 - $176 119%
Prime Health Services $17 - $199 127%
Ninety Degree Benefits $20 149%
Sana Benefits $20 149%
Healthcare Highways $129 963%
America'S Choice Provider Network $164 1225%
Provider Network Of America $176 1314%
Quik Trip $176 1314%
Usa Managed Care Organization $176 1314%
Multiplan/Phcs $187 1397%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL