CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $92
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $92 (687%)
Insurance Median: $68 (508%)
Cash: $92 (687% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (508% 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 508% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 408%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $146 15%
Blue Shield Epn $4 - $68 30%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $6 - $94 45%
Tricare $6 - $88 45%
Great West Hmo/Pos/Epo/Oa $8 - $117 60%
Great West Ppo - All Other Plans $8 - $126 60%
Healthnet - All Plans $8 - $117 60%
Multiplan - All Plans $8 - $126 60%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans $9 - $138 67%
Cigna $9 - $140 67%
Ahcc - All Plans $10 - $162 75%
Beech Street - All Plans $10 - $162 75%
Medi-Cal $12 - $15 90%
Partnership Hp Mcal-All Plans $12 - $46 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $110 - $122 822%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals