CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Lonesome Pine Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Lonesome Pine Hospital is $13. 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 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1990 Holton Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $13 (97%)
Cash: $23 (172% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (97% 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
Amerigroup $7 - $13 52%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $14 67%
Aetna $10 - $67 75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $156 75%
Molina Healthcare $10 - $14 75%
Optima Health $10 75%
Humana $13 97%
Managed Medicaire $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Sentara Health $13 - $40 97%
United Mine Workers Of America $13 97%
Cigna $14 - $52 105%
Devoted Health Plan $14 105%
Mountain Empire Pace $14 105%
Nhc Advantage $14 105%
Wellcare $14 105%
Ambetter / Centene $29 217%
Seven Corners, Inc. $32 239%
Medcost $74 553%
First Health Coventry $140 1046%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1990 Holton Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals