CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: St Nicholas Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $82
  • Cash Discount Price: $89
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at St Nicholas Hospital is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 6.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$89

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$82

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: $89 (665%)
Insurance Median: $82 (612%)
Cash: $89 (665% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $82 (612% 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 612% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 512%). 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
Aetna $13 - $135 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $135 97%
Humana $13 - $135 97%
Medica $13 - $135 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $135 97%
Molina Healthcare $13 - $135 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $135 97%
Community Care Family Care $14 105%
Managed Health Services $14 105%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 105%
Meridian Health Plan $14 105%
Security Health Plan $14 - $136 105%
Triology $15 - $107 112%
P360 Small Group $16 119%
Prevea Health Network $16 119%
Naphcare $30 - $304 224%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi $68 508%
Hshs Employees $73 545%
Arise Health Plan $81 605%
Wea Provider Network $84 - $97 627%
Cigna $94 702%
Interplan $94 702%
Network Health Plan $94 702%
Health Care Alliance $99 739%
Health Eos $101 754%
Healthsmart $101 754%
Wisconsin Physician Service $108 807%
Multiplan/Phcs $113 844%
Choicecare $115 859%
North Central Healthcare Alliance $124 926%
First Health $128 956%
Caterpillar, Inc. $135 1008%
Cofinity $135 1008%
Live360 $135 1008%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals