CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Porter Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $75
  • Cash Discount Price: $116
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Porter Hospital Inc is $75. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $116. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$116

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$75

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: $116 (866%)
Insurance Median: $75 (560%)
Cash: $116 (866% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $75 (560% 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 560% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 460%). 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 $13 97%
Fidelis Care $58 433%
Aetna $64 478%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $64 - $114 478%
Martins Point $64 478%
Mvp $64 - $128 478%
UnitedHealthcare $64 - $136 478%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network $64 478%
Veterans Choice $64 478%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $66 - $134 493%
Wellpath $75 560%
Harvard Pilgrim $110 822%
Coventry $121 904%
Cigna $125 934%
Medical Corporation $130 971%
Multiplan $130 971%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals