CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: The East Alabama Healthcare Authority

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $46
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 6.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$46

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$6.89

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.89 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $46 (668%)

Insurance Median: $46 (668%)

Cash: $46 (668% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $46 (668% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.89 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 668% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 568%). 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
Aetna	$7 - $83	102%
Beechstreet	$7 - $71	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $8	102%
Cigna	$7 - $13	102%
Humana	$7 - $58	102%
Simpra	$7	102%
Viva	$7 - $16	102%
Novanet	$12	174%
Alabama Crime Victims	$42	610%
Mcm Maxcare	$66	958%
Mega Life	$66	958%
UnitedHealthcare	$66	958%
Coventry First Health	$71	1030%
Geha	$71	1030%
Multiplan	$71	1030%
Workers Comp	$71	1030%
Trpn	$75	1089%

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 $46.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83690.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83690.
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.