CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Smyth County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Smyth County Community Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 245 Medical Park Drive, Marion, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

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: $23 (172%)
Insurance Median: $14 (105%)
Cash: $23 (172% 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.

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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 $10 - $133 75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $156 75%
Molina Healthcare $10 - $14 75%
Optima Health $10 75%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $17 75%
Amerigroup $13 - $156 97%
Humana $13 97%
Managed Medicaire $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Sentara Health $13 - $43 97%
United Mine Workers Of America $13 97%
Cigna $14 - $64 105%
Devoted Health Plan $14 105%
Nhc Advantage $14 105%
Ambetter / Centene $29 217%
Medcost $55 411%
First Health Coventry $156 1165%
Seven Corners, Inc. $156 1165%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 245 Medical Park Drive, Marion, VA 24354
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals