CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $64
  • Cash Discount Price: $71
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Flagstaff Medical Center is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$64

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: $71 (530%)
Insurance Median: $64 (478%)
Cash: $71 (530% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $64 (478% 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 478% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 378%). 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 - $167 97%
Devoted $13 - $14 97%
Fmc 30/70 $13 97%
Fmc Ihs $13 97%
Health Choice $13 - $26 97%
Health Net Federal $13 97%
Humana $13 - $186 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Mercy Care Advantage $13 97%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona $13 97%
Snf Fmc $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $181 97%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $13 - $15 97%
Va Pccc Triwest $13 97%
Wellcare $13 97%
Wellcare By Allwell $13 97%
Ahcccs $14 105%
Ahcccs Other $14 105%
Carefirst $14 105%
Fmc Jail $14 105%
Health Choice Arizona $14 105%
Health Choice Integrated Care $14 105%
Health Net Of Arizona $14 105%
Mercy Care $14 105%
Mercy Care Rhba $14 105%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $14 105%
Ambetter / Centene $15 112%
Pnoa $20 149%
Naphcare $23 - $27 172%
Self Pay $44 - $196 329%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $44 - $98 329%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $51 - $144 381%
Workers Comp $57 - $127 426%
Copperpoint $64 - $144 478%
Nau Athletic Department $70 - $157 523%
Cigna $79 - $176 590%
Fmc 90/10 $79 - $176 590%
Rural Arizona Network Multiplan $79 - $176 590%
United Behavioral Health $87 - $196 650%
Auto Insurance $5,000 37341%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals