CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $8
Cash Discount Price: $82
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $82. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Prospect Place, Coronado, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$82

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $82 (1190%)

Insurance Median: $8 (116%)

Cash: $82 (1190% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

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	$1 - $130	15%
Aetna	$3 - $157	44%
Health Net	$3 - $167	44%
Multiplan	$3 - $139	44%
Blue Shield	$4 - $62	58%
Interplan	$4 - $133	58%
Humana	$5	73%
Indian Health Council	$5 - $167	73%
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $139	73%
Cigna	$6 - $167	87%
Community Health Group	$6 - $205	87%
Molina	$6 - $157	87%
Allianz Global Assistance	$7 - $131	102%
Kaiser	$7 - $157	102%
San Diego Pace	$7 - $157	102%
County Medical Services	$8 - $146	116%
Epic Americas	$131	1901%
California Health And Wellness	$144 - $167	2090%
Medi-Cal	$146	2119%
Medicare (plans)	$167	2424%

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 $82.
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 Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr 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.