CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Encino Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Encino Hospital Medical Center is $13. 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 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16237 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $13 (97%)
Cash: $13 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (97% 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
Aids Healthcare Foundation $13 - $14 97%
Alignment $13 97%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va $13 97%
Blue Shield Of Promise $13 97%
Health Net Of Ca $13 - $20 97%
La Care Health Plan $13 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%
Usa Senior Care Network $13 97%
Brand New Day $14 - $20 105%
Imperial Health Plan Ca $14 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 112%
Aetna $17 127%
Americas Choice Provider Network $17 127%
Corvel $17 127%
Healthsmart Preferred Care Network $17 127%
Multiplan $17 127%
Prime Health Services, Inc. $17 127%
Provider Select $17 127%
Three Rivers $17 127%
Zelis Healthcare $17 127%
Provider Network Of America $18 134%
Workers Comp $18 134%
Employer Direct Healthcare $19 142%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 16237 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals