CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Modoc Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $146
Cash Discount Price: $168
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Modoc Medical Center is $146. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $168. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 10.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$168

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$146

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: $168 (1255%)

Insurance Median: $146 (1090%)

Cash: $168 (1255% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $146 (1090% 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 1090% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 990%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Integrated Hp Wc	$13	97%
Multiplan Wc	$13	97%
Ntwrks By Design Wc - All Plans	$13	97%
Adv Med Mgmt - All Plans	$15	112%
Medi-Cal	$15	112%
Medi-Cal 7/1/24	$15	112%
Partnership Hp - All Plans	$15	112%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$91	680%
Blue Shield Va	$91	680%
UnitedHealthcare	$91 - $160	680%
Tricare	$96	717%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$97	724%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$138 - $154	1031%
Blue Shield Exch	$138	1031%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans	$154	1150%
Carelon - All Plans	$154	1150%
Corvel - All Plans	$158	1180%
Aetna	$160	1195%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans	$160	1195%
Galaxy Health - All Plans	$160	1195%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans	$160	1195%
Hmn - All Plans	$160	1195%
Integrated Hp - All Other Plans	$160	1195%
Interplan - All Plans	$160	1195%
Multiplan - All Other Plans	$160	1195%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$160	1195%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $168.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80061.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Modoc Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80061.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.