CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: West Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $38
  • Cash Discount Price: $95
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at West Valley Medical Center is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1717 Arlington Street, Caldwell, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$38

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: $95 (709%)
Insurance Median: $38 (284%)
Cash: $95 (709% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $38 (284% 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 284% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 184%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $1,406 90%
Molina $12 - $13 90%
Humana $13 - $80 97%
Regence Blue Shield $13 97%
St Luke'S Health Partners $13 97%
United $13 - $57 97%
Veteran'S Administration $13 97%
Regence $28 209%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only) $30 224%
Corizon Health $35 261%
True Blue $38 284%
Cigna $53 396%
Pacificsource Health $57 426%
Moda $59 441%
Aetna $75 560%
Four Rivers Hospice $76 568%
Multiplan $76 568%
Geha Ppo Usa $81 605%
Coventry First Health $86 642%
St Alphonsus Health $86 642%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1717 Arlington Street, Caldwell, ID 83605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals