CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Sherman Oaks Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Sherman Oaks Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4929 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $6 (87%)
Insurance Median: $7 (102%)
Cash: $6 (87% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (102% 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
Aids Healthcare Foundation $7 102%
Alignment $7 102%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va $7 102%
Blue Shield Of Promise $7 102%
Brand New Day $7 - $10 102%
Elite Health Plan $7 102%
Health Net Of Ca $7 - $10 102%
Imperial Health Plan $7 102%
L.A Care Health Plan $7 102%
Managed Health Network $7 102%
Medicare (plans) $7 102%
Molina $7 102%
Renal Payer Solutions $7 102%
Traditional Medi-Cal $7 102%
Tricare $7 102%
Usa Senior Care Network $7 102%
Americas Choice Provider Network $8 116%
Corvel $8 116%
Healthsmart Preferred Network $8 116%
Multiplan $8 116%
Prime Health Services $8 116%
Provider Network Of America $8 116%
Provider Select $8 116%
Three Rivers $8 116%
Zelis Healthcare $8 116%
Aetna $9 131%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 131%
Ca Foundation For Medical Center $9 131%
Worker Comp $9 131%
Employer Direct Healthcare $10 145%
Naphcare $11 160%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4929 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals