CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Deaconess Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $60
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Deaconess Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in W 800 Fifth Avenue, Spokane, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $60 (448%)
Insurance Median: $17 (127%)
Cash: $60 (448% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (127% 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%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 97%
Premera $13 - $17 97%
Aetna $14 - $41 105%
Regence $14 105%
Wellcare $14 105%
Pacificsource $15 - $17 112%
Cigna $17 127%
Kaiser $17 127%
Regence/Asuris $20 149%
Ambetter / Centene $24 179%
First Choice $58 - $105 433%
First Health $106 792%
Multiplan/Phcs $110 822%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: W 800 Fifth Avenue, Spokane, WA 99210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals