CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 6.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 275 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $19 (276%)
Insurance Median: $44 (639%)
Cash: $19 (276% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (639% 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 639% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 539%). 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
Blue Shield Epn-All Other Plans $2 - $76 29%
Blue Shield Non-Epn $2 - $77 29%
Healthnet-All Plans $3 - $114 44%
Western Growers-All Plans $3 - $104 44%
Mendocino Lcc District-All Plans $4 - $130 58%
Beech Street-All Plans $5 - $170 73%
Choice Care-All Plans $5 - $170 73%
Cigna $5 - $156 73%
Foundation For Medical Care-All Plans $5 - $150 73%
Health Mgmt Network-All Plans $5 - $170 73%
Interplan-All Plans $5 - $164 73%
Kaiser-All Other Plans $5 - $160 73%
Networks By Design-All Plans $5 - $160 73%
Phcs Multiplan-All Plans $5 - $160 73%
Three Rivers-All Plans $5 - $180 73%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $167 73%
Kaiser Medi-Cal $6 - $8 87%
Medi-Cal $6 - $8 87%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $7 102%
Kaiser Mcr Adv $7 102%
Tricare $7 102%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $12 174%
Aetna $61 885%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $70 - $93 1016%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 275 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals