CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $127
Cash Discount Price: $142
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua is $127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $142. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 9.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9576 Highway 70, Minocqua, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$142

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$127

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: $142 (1060%)

Insurance Median: $127 (948%)

Cash: $142 (1060% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $127 (948% 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 948% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 848%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$13 - $92	97%
Veteran'S Administration (Va Ccn)	$13	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $84	105%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$14 - $134	105%
Managed Health Services	$15	112%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$15	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$47 - $123	351%
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$74	553%
Amish/Mennonite	$82	612%
Sanford Health Plan	$82	612%
The Alliance	$113 - $834	844%
Besse Forest Products	$127	948%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$127	948%
Rice Lake School District	$127	948%
Wps Health Insurance	$132 - $145	986%
Medica Of Wi	$139 - $142	1038%
Cigna	$140	1046%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$140 - $142	1046%
Corvel	$142	1060%
First Health	$142	1060%
Health Partners	$142	1060%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$142	1060%
Trilogy	$142 - $143	1060%
Coventry	$143	1068%
Health Smart	$143	1068%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$145	1083%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $142.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80061.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80061.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.