CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Preston Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Preston Memorial Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Memorial Drive, Kingwood, WV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $19 (142%)
Insurance Median: $36 (269%)
Cash: $19 (142% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (269% 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 269% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 169%). 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
Advantra $9 - $36 67%
Aetna $9 - $54 67%
Humana $9 - $36 67%
Medicare (plans) $9 - $48 67%
Uhc_Va $9 - $36 67%
Upmc $9 - $37 67%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 - $41 75%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Aca $11 - $43 82%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Pos $12 - $48 90%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Ppo $12 - $48 90%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Traditional $13 - $53 97%
Cigna $14 - $55 105%
Geha $14 - $57 105%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $54 105%
4_Most $15 - $58 112%
Health $15 - $58 112%
Unicare $103 769%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 150 Memorial Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals