CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $750
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Riverside University Health System-Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $750. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 26520 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$750

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $750 (5601%)
Insurance Median: $17 (127%)
Cash: $750 (5601% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (127% 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
Inland Empire Health Plan Mcal Hmo $9 - $750 67%
La Care Health Plan $9 - $750 67%
Medi-Cal $9 - $750 67%
Medical Groups Commercial Contracted $11 - $750 82%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $750 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $750 119%
Inland Empire Health Plan $17 - $750 127%
Molina $17 - $750 127%
Kaiser $562 4197%
California Department Of Corrections $750 5601%
Workers Comp $750 5601%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 26520 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92555
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals