CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Multicare Auburn Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Multicare Auburn Medical Center is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 202 North Division Street Plaza One, Auburn, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $27 (202%)
Insurance Median: $16 (119%)
Cash: $27 (202% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (119% 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
Community Health Plan Of Washington $6 - $22 45%
Coordinated Care $6 45%
Molina $6 - $24 45%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $16 45%
Wellpoint $6 45%
Premera $13 - $17 97%
Aetna $14 - $18 105%
Regence $14 105%
Wellcare $14 105%
First Choice $17 - $30 127%
Kaiser $17 127%
Pacificsource $17 - $20 127%
Ambetter / Centene $26 194%
First Health $45 - $55 336%
Multiplan/Phcs $45 - $55 336%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 202 North Division Street Plaza One, Auburn, WA 98001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals