CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $28
Cash Discount Price: $32
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Loma Linda University Medical Center is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 4.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$28

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: $32 (464%)

Insurance Median: $28 (406%)

Cash: $32 (464% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $28 (406% 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 406% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 306%). 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

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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
Adventist Health	$3 - $41	44%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$3 - $41	44%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $7	87%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$7 - $10	102%
Blue Shield Of California	$7 - $43	102%
Dignity Health	$7 - $10	102%
Epic Health Plan	$7 - $83	102%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$7 - $10	102%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$7 - $138	102%
Prime Health Services	$7 - $175	102%
Upland Medical Group	$7	102%
Vantage Medical Group	$7 - $10	102%
Riverside University Health System	$8	116%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$9	131%
Aetna	$10 - $43	145%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $50	145%
Global Benefits Group	$10 - $124	145%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group	$10 - $42	145%
Trivalley Medical Group	$10 - $42	145%
Cigna	$11 - $52	160%
Heritage Provider Network	$11	160%
Networks By Design	$11 - $134	160%
Multiplan	$13 - $155	189%
Central Health Plan	$14 - $165	203%
Galaxy Health	$14 - $175	203%
Health Management Network	$15 - $186	218%

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 $32.
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 Loma Linda University Medical Center 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.