CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Glendale Adventist Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Glendale Adventist Medical Center is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1509 E Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $27 (202%)
Insurance Median: $36 (269%)
Cash: $27 (202% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (269% 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 269% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 169%). 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
Employers Health Network - All Plans $2 - $48 15%
Phys Assoc Op Only- All Plans $2 - $48 15%
Bc Medi-Cal $4 30%
Blue Shield Epn - All Other Plans $4 - $132 30%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $171 30%
Blue Shield Non Epn $5 - $153 37%
Healthcare Partners- All Plans $5 - $171 37%
Heritage Commercial - All Other Plans $6 - $191 45%
Heritage Sr $6 - $194 45%
La Care Mcr Adv- All Plans $6 - $198 45%
Western Growers/Pinnacle - All Plans $6 - $191 45%
Caremore Mcr Adv - All Plans $7 - $205 52%
First Health- All Plans $7 - $209 52%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $7 - $203 52%
Phcs- All Plans $8 - $234 60%
Scan Mcr Adv - All Plans $8 - $234 60%
Beech Street - All Plans $9 - $270 67%
Choicecare - All Plans $9 - $270 67%
Corvel- All Plans $9 - $288 67%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans $10 - $306 75%
Kaiser - All Plans $10 - $306 75%
Three Rivers - All Plans $10 - $306 75%
Alignment Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $12 - $360 90%
Blue Shield Medi-Cal $12 - $38 90%
Healthnet Mcal $12 - $18 90%
Heritage Mcal $12 - $16 90%
Medi-Cal $12 - $15 90%
Molina Mcal $12 - $15 90%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $13 97%
Clever Care Mcr Adv - All Plans $13 97%
Molina Mcr $13 97%
Regal Med Group Mcal $13 97%
Tricare $13 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $148 105%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $16 - $511 119%
Regal Medical Group Commercial - All Other Plans $16 119%
Dept Of State Hsp Metropolitan- All Plans $17 127%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $18 134%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $24 179%
Centivo - All Plans $30 224%
Cigna $46 344%
Aetna $80 597%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1509 E Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA 91206
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals