CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Paradise Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Paradise Valley Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 East 4Th St, National City, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $13 (97%)
Insurance Median: $15 (112%)
Cash: $13 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (112% 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 - $17 97%
Blue Sheid Of Promise $13 97%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va $13 97%
Ca Foundation For Medical Care $13 97%
Central Health $13 97%
Choice Physicians Network $13 97%
Clever Care Of Golden State, Inc $13 97%
Community Health Group $13 - $16 97%
County Of San Diego $13 97%
Golden Physicians Medical Group $13 - $17 97%
Health Excel Ins $13 97%
Health Net Of Ca $13 - $20 97%
Heritage Provider Netwrok $13 - $17 97%
Managed Health Network $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Molina $13 97%
Renal Payer Solutions $13 97%
Traditional Medi-Cal $13 97%
Tricare $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $23 97%
Usa Senior Care Network $13 97%
Verda Health Plan $13 97%
Brand New Day $14 - $20 105%
Imperial Health Plan Of Ca $14 105%
Ca Dept Of Correction & Rehab $17 - $19 127%
Employer Direct Healthcare $17 - $19 127%
Health Net Federal Service (Cdcr) $17 127%
Integrated Medical Solutions $17 - $18 127%
Naphcare $17 - $27 127%
Scripps Health $17 - $23 127%
Veterans Evaluation Services $17 127%
Worker Comp $17 - $18 127%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 East 4Th St, National City, CA 91950
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals