CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Mountains Community Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $11
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Mountains Community Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 2.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 29101 Hospital Road, Lake Arrowhead, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

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: $11 (160%)

Insurance Median: $18 (261%)

Cash: $11 (160% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18 (261% 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 261% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 161%). 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
Kaiser	$6 - $24	87%
Molina	$6 - $17	87%
Aetna	$7 - $27	102%
Ccn	$7	102%
Cigna	$10 - $27	145%
Usa	$10 - $28	145%
Healthnet	$11 - $31	160%
Phcs	$12 - $32	174%
Blue Shield	$23 - $25	334%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36	522%

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 $11.
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 Mountains Community Hospital 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.