CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Antelope Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $60
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Antelope Valley Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $60 (871%)
Insurance Median: $8 (116%)
Cash: $60 (871% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (116% 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.

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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
Alignment Healthcare $7 102%
Brand New Day $7 102%
Central Health Plan Of California $7 102%
Citizens Choice Healthplan $7 102%
For Your Benefit $7 102%
Health Net Of California $7 - $10 102%
Humana $7 102%
L.A. Care Health Plan $7 102%
Wellcare $7 102%
Aids Foundation $8 116%
Align Senior Care Ca $8 116%
Champion Health Plan $8 116%
Clever Care Health Plan $8 116%
Ca State Prison $9 131%
Oscar Hp/Providence Health Network $10 145%
Blue Shield $12 174%
Aetna $17 247%
Cigna $32 464%
Blue Shield Of California $550 7983%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals