CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Shasta Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Shasta Regional Medical Center is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Butte St, Redding, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $13 (97%)
Insurance Median: $16 (119%)
Cash: $13 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (119% 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.

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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
Astiva Health Inc $13 97%
Blue Shield Of Va $13 97%
Ca Dept Of Veterans Affairs (Calvet) $13 97%
Health Net Of Ca $13 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Prison $13 97%
Renal Payer Solutions $13 97%
Traditional Medi-Cal $13 97%
Tricare $13 97%
Vibra Hospital $13 - $20 97%
Aetna $16 - $17 119%
Bethel Church Of Redding $16 - $33 119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $67 119%
Country Medical Services Program $16 - $20 119%
Employer Direct Healthcare $16 - $19 119%
Health Net Federal Services $16 - $17 119%
Partnership Health Plan $16 - $53 119%
UnitedHealthcare $16 - $23 119%
Worker Comp $16 - $18 119%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 Butte St, Redding, CA 96001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals