CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $79
  • Cash Discount Price: $492
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $492. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$492

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$79

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: $492 (3674%)
Insurance Median: $79 (590%)
Cash: $492 (3674% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $79 (590% 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 590% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 490%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Humana $10 - $13 75%
Health Net $12 90%
Triatlantic $12 90%
Devoted $13 97%
Good Samaritan Hospice $13 97%
Magellan $13 97%
Sentara Health $13 97%
United $13 - $221 97%
United Mine Workers $13 97%
Aetna $14 - $221 105%
Align Senior Care $14 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $64 105%
Cigna $14 105%
Clear Spring Health Plan $14 105%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $14 105%
Pyramid Life $14 105%
Virginia Premier Health $14 105%
Lifeworks $93 695%
Universal Healthcare Group $108 807%
Virginia Health Network $172 - $349 1285%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club $295 2203%
Corvel $354 2644%
Richfield Nursing Center $369 2756%
Richfield Retirement Community $369 2756%
Multiplan $379 2830%
Community Care Network $394 2942%
Graham-White Manufacturing $394 2942%
Occunet Workers Comp $394 2942%
One Health Plan $394 2942%
Patients Choice $433 3234%
4Most $443 3308%
American Postal Workers Union $443 3308%
Phcs $443 3308%
Star Transportation $443 3308%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA 24301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals