CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Adventist Health Simi Valley

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $91
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Adventist Health Simi Valley is $91. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 6.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2975 N Sycamore Dr, Simi Valley, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$91

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: $35 (261%)
Insurance Median: $91 (680%)
Cash: $35 (261% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $91 (680% 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 680% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 580%). 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
Ehn - All Plans $3 - $167 22%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans $5 - $255 37%
Hpn Senior Hmo $5 - $232 37%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $231 37%
Vchcp - All Plans $5 - $222 37%
Aetna $6 - $306 45%
Hpn - All Other Plans $6 - $279 45%
Kaiser - All Plans $6 - $278 45%
Western Growers - All Plans $6 - $289 45%
Scan Mcr Adv - All Plans $7 - $334 52%
First Health - All Plans $8 - $361 60%
Phcs Ppo - All Plans $8 - $361 60%
Beech Street Ppo - All Plans $9 - $417 67%
Choicecare Ppo - All Plans $9 - $417 67%
Corvel Corp - All Plans $9 - $445 67%
Health Net - All Plans $9 - $419 67%
Interplan Ppo - All Plans $9 - $445 67%
Ahf - All Plans $10 - $473 75%
Fpn Ppo - All Plans $10 - $500 75%
Hmn Ppo/Epo - All Plans $10 - $473 75%
Multiplan Ppo - All Plans $10 - $461 75%
Trpn Ppo - All Plans $10 - $473 75%
Gold Coast Mcal - All Plans $12 - $19 90%
Blue Shield Mcare $13 97%
Facey Medical Mdcare $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Tricare $13 97%
Facey Medical Hmo/Pos - All Other Plans $16 119%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $24 179%
Centivo - All Plans $30 224%
Cigna $43 321%
Bc Exchange $108 807%
Bc Non Mcs $120 896%
Bc Mcs - All Other Plans $144 1075%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2975 N Sycamore Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals