CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters Inc

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $148
  • Cash Discount Price: $176
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters Inc is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $176. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 11.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$176

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$148

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: $176 (1314%)
Insurance Median: $148 (1105%)
Cash: $176 (1314% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $148 (1105% 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 1105% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1005%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $27 82%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $161 82%
Johns Hopkins Healthcare $13 97%
Aetna $14 - $161 105%
Humana $14 105%
Amerihealth Caritas $24 179%
Healthy Blue $24 179%
Carolina Complete Health $25 187%
Wellcare $25 187%
Cigna $130 971%
Virginia Health Network $137 - $156 1023%
Medcost $166 - $180 1240%
First Health $176 1314%
Multiplan $180 1344%
Phcs $180 - $186 1344%
Vhn $180 - $186 1344%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens