CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $239
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $239. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$239

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $239 (1785%)
Insurance Median: $14 (105%)
Cash: $239 (1785% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (105% 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.

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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 - $20 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $113 97%
Cigna $13 - $21 97%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $13 97%
Humana $13 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $14 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Mercy Care $13 97%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $13 97%
Node Champva $13 97%
Node Mercy Care Mcr Adv $13 97%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $13 97%
Node Triwest $13 97%
Node Va $13 97%
Tricare $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $16 97%
Banner Mcr Adv $14 105%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $14 105%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $14 105%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $14 105%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $14 105%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $17 127%
Ambetter / Centene $19 142%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $20 149%
Node Fusion Network $24 179%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $25 187%
Self Pay $151 - $328 1128%
Coventry Work Comp Al $504 3764%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals