CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $57
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at College Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$57

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: $57 (827%)
Insurance Median: $7 (102%)
Cash: $57 (827% 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
Davita Healthplan $5 - $72 73%
Healthcare Partners $5 - $72 73%
Value Options $5 - $72 73%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $6 - $7 87%
Altamed $6 - $7 87%
Benevolence Healthcare $6 - $7 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $2,969 87%
Blue Shield $6 - $34 87%
Brand New Day $6 - $7 87%
Care First $6 - $7 87%
Cigna $6 87%
Health Net $6 - $93 87%
Heritage Provider Network $6 - $10 87%
Imperial Health Plan $6 87%
Kaiser $6 - $86 87%
La Care $6 - $7 87%
Molina Healthcare $6 - $7 87%
Synermed $6 - $10 87%
Aetna $7 - $10 102%
Caremore $7 102%
Central Health Plan $7 102%
Easy Choice $7 102%
Prospect $7 102%
Multiplan $8 - $122 116%
Three Rivers Provider Network $9 131%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals