CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Adventist Health Bakersfield

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $107
  • Cash Discount Price: $32
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Adventist Health Bakersfield is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 7.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$107

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: $32 (239%)
Insurance Median: $107 (799%)
Cash: $32 (239% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $107 (799% 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 799% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 699%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Bc Medi-Cal $3 22%
Blue Shield Epn $4 - $139 30%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo $4 - $155 30%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos - All Other Plans $4 - $155 30%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $182 37%
County Of Kern - All Plans $6 - $210 45%
Gem Care- All Plans $6 - $210 45%
Kern Legacy Hp Epo - All Other Plans $6 - $210 45%
Kern Legacy Share Select $6 - $210 45%
Western Growers/Pinnacle- All Plans $6 - $207 45%
First Health/Coventry- All Plans $7 - $251 52%
Interplan- All Plans $8 - $293 60%
Phcs- All Plans $8 - $272 60%
Affiliated Health Funds-All Plans $9 - $335 67%
Healthnet Hmo/Pos/Ppo/Epo - All Other Plans $9 - $312 67%
Integrated Health Plan-All Plans $9 - $335 67%
Three Rivers Provider Network- All Plans $9 - $335 67%
Beech Street- All Plans $10 - $356 75%
Galaxy Health Network- All Plans $10 - $377 75%
Healthnet Mcal $12 - $18 90%
Kaiser Mcal Ip/Op Only $12 - $15 90%
Kern Health Systems Mcal $12 - $20 90%
Medi-Cal $12 - $15 90%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $13 97%
Fhcn Pace Mcr Adv - All Plans $13 97%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $13 97%
Kaiser Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only $13 97%
Universal Health Plan Mcare-All Other Plans $13 97%
Amrcn Indian Hlth Proj Mcr Adv - All Plans $16 119%
Network Provdrs Llc Mcare -All Payers $17 127%
Oscar - All Plans $21 157%
Kaiser Comm Hmo Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $23 172%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $24 179%
Centivo - All Plans $30 224%
Cigna $49 366%
Aetna $81 605%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $115 - $128 859%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals