CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $11
Cash Discount Price: $78
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$11

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: $78 (583%)

Insurance Median: $11 (82%)

Cash: $78 (583% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $11 (82% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$4 - $6,546	30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $136	30%
Blue Shield	$4 - $81	30%
Health Net	$4 - $132	30%
Interplan	$4 - $8	30%
Molina	$4 - $159	30%
Community Health Group	$6 - $54	45%
Medicare (plans)	$6 - $136	45%
Multiplan	$6 - $3,637	45%
Medi-Cal	$7 - $134	52%
Cigna	$9 - $159	67%
Epic Americas	$10 - $155	75%
Managed Health Network	$10 - $149	75%
San Diego Pace	$10 - $136	75%
County Medical Services	$11 - $81	82%
Humana	$11 - $162	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $132	97%
Indian Health Council	$17	127%
Kaiser	$116	866%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $78.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80061.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80061.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.