CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is $15. 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 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

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: $13 (97%)
Insurance Median: $15 (112%)
Cash: $13 (97% 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
Access To Healthcare Network $3 22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $13 67%
Health Plan Of Nevada $9 - $13 67%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 67%
Molina Healthcare Of Nv $9 - $13 67%
Silver Summit $9 - $23 67%
Aetna $13 - $33 97%
Medicare (plans) $13 97%
Saint Mary Health Plan $13 - $15 97%
Sierra $13 97%
Tricare $13 97%
Triwest $13 97%
Alignment $14 105%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $18 105%
Occunet $15 - $87 112%
Pam $15 112%
Veterans Evaluation Service Ves $17 127%
Employer Direct $19 142%
Home Town Test $19 142%
Naphcare $19 142%
Asserta Health $20 149%
Imperial Insurance Company $20 - $25 149%
Nevada Health Partners $25 187%
6 Degrees $27 202%
Nv Preferred $28 - $30 209%
Custom Ink $29 217%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV 89503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals