CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Othello Community Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $208
  • Cash Discount Price: $195
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Othello Community Hospital is $208. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $195. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 15.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 315 North 14Th Avenue, Othello, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$195

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$208

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: $195 (1456%)
Insurance Median: $208 (1553%)
Cash: $195 (1456% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $208 (1553% 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 1553% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1453%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $110 - $112 822%
Amerigroup Mcaid $110 822%
Chp Mcaid $110 822%
Cocare - All Plans $110 822%
Gau - All Plans $110 822%
Kaiser - All Plans $110 822%
Molina Mcaid $110 822%
UnitedHealthcare $110 - $260 822%
Chp - All Other Plans $112 836%
Molina - All Other Plans $112 836%
Medicare (plans) $130 971%
Tricare $169 1262%
Triwest - All Plans $169 1262%
Asuris - All Plans $208 1553%
Commercial Other - All Plans $208 1553%
Hma - All Plans $208 1553%
Hmso - All Plans $208 1553%
Tpsc - All Plans $208 1553%
Travelers - All Plans $208 1553%
Veterans Admin - All Plans $208 1553%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $218 1628%
Cigna $231 1725%
First Choice - All Plans $234 1748%
Aetna $244 1822%
Chp Mcr Adv $260 1942%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv - All Plans $260 1942%
Humana $260 1942%
Molina Mcare $260 1942%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $260 1942%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 315 North 14Th Avenue, Othello, WA 99344
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals