CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp at Stanford

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $236
Cash Discount Price: $128
vs. Medicare Baseline: 34.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp at Stanford is $236. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $128. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 34.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$128

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$236

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: $128 (1858%)

Insurance Median: $236 (3425%)

Cash: $128 (1858% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $236 (3425% 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 3425% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3325%). 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$7 - $236	102%
Blue Shield	$8 - $297	116%
Blue Shield Out Of State	$8 - $297	116%
Meritain Health	$187 - $236	2714%
Health Net	$8,000	116110%
Sutter	$28,538	414194%
UnitedHealthcare	$28,538	414194%

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 $128.
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 Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp at Stanford 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.