CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern Calif

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern Calif is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2425 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $126 (941%)
Insurance Median: $15 (112%)
Cash: $126 (941% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (112% 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
Aetna $6 - $17 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $20 45%
Amerigroup Nv $8 60%
Ambetter / Centene $9 - $24 67%
Health Plan Of Nv $9 67%
Amerigroup Tx $12 90%
Soonercare $12 90%
Coventry Cares Ky $13 97%
Humana $13 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 97%
Molina Healthcare Of Ky $13 97%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms $13 97%
Northbay Healthcare $13 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $19 97%
Cigna $14 105%
Gateway Health Plan $14 105%
Amerihealth Caritas Nc $15 - $24 112%
Amerihealth Caritas Sc $15 112%
Caresource Of Oh $15 112%
Health Net Of Ca $15 112%
Providence Health Plan $15 112%
Sutter Medical Foundation $15 112%
Caresource Of Ga $17 127%
Central California Alliance For Health $17 127%
Health Plan Of San Joaquin $17 127%
Healthchoice Of Oklahoma $17 127%
Kaiser Permanente $17 - $100 127%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca $17 127%
Partnership Healthplan Of Ca $17 127%
Wellcare Of Ga $17 127%
Sana Benefits $19 142%
Dignity Health $536 4003%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2425 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens