CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: West Henderson Hospital

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80061
Insurance Median: $274
Cash Discount Price: $770
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at West Henderson Hospital is $274. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $770. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 20.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1155 Raiders Way, Henderson, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$770

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$274

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: $770 (5751%)

Insurance Median: $274 (2046%)

Cash: $770 (5751% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $274 (2046% 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 2046% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1946%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $9	52%
Molina	$9	67%
Silver_Summit	$9	67%
Smart_Choice	$9	67%
Cigna	$11 - $16	82%
Humana	$13	97%
United_Healthcare	$20	149%
Prominence	$266 - $322	1987%
Sierra_Health_Options	$361 - $382	2696%
Aetna	$589 - $1,366	4399%
Sierra_Health_Plan_Of_Nevada	$601 - $635	4488%
Multiplan	$1,085 - $1,148	8103%

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 $770.
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 West Henderson Hospital 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.