CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Reno

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $560
  • Cash Discount Price: $718
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 41.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Reno is $560. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $718. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 41.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$718

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$560

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: $718 (5362%)
Insurance Median: $560 (4182%)
Cash: $718 (5362% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $560 (4182% 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 4182% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4082%). 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
America'S Choice $503 3757%
Provider Network Of Amercia $539 4025%
Quik Trip $539 4025%
Usa Managed Care Organization $539 4025%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $539 4025%
Healthsmart $560 4182%
Evolutions Healthcare System $574 4287%
Multiplan $574 4287%
Beech Street $610 4556%
Galaxy Health Network $610 4556%
Prime Health Services $610 4556%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV 89503
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL