CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $66
  • Cash Discount Price: $140
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 215 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$66

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: $140 (1046%)
Insurance Median: $66 (493%)
Cash: $140 (1046% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $66 (493% 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 493% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 393%). 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
Aetna $13 - $804 97%
Alignment Health Plan $13 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $70 97%
Brand New Day $13 - $16 97%
Central Health Plan $13 97%
Clever Care Of Golden State $13 97%
Easy Choice Health Plan $13 97%
Facey Medical Group $13 - $17 97%
Humana $13 97%
La Care $13 97%
Scan Health Plan $13 97%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $13 97%
United $13 - $226 97%
Blue Shield $14 - $283 105%
Care1St Health Plan $14 105%
Health Net $14 - $327 105%
Corvel Corporation $16 119%
Gold Coast Health Plan $16 119%
Medcare Partners $16 - $121 119%
Ventura County Foundation $16 - $723 119%
Bright Health $33 246%
Cigna $47 351%
First Health $74 - $643 553%
Choicecare Network $76 - $563 568%
Multiplan $87 - $763 650%
Ppo Next $87 - $643 650%
Interplan Corporation $98 - $723 732%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 215 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals