CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Shands Jacksonville

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $37
  • Cash Discount Price: $61
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Shands Jacksonville is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 5.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$37

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: $61 (885%)
Insurance Median: $37 (537%)
Cash: $61 (885% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $37 (537% 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 537% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 437%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $3 - $138 44%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $3 44%
Carelon Health $3 44%
Community Care Plan $3 44%
Florida Community Care $3 44%
Humana $3 - $143 44%
Molina $3 - $9 44%
Simply Healthcare $3 44%
Ameri-Plus Preferred Care $7 102%
Avmed $7 - $94 102%
Beacon Health Strategies $7 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $101 102%
Capital Health Plan $7 - $84 102%
Careplus Health Plan $7 102%
Devoted Health Plan $7 - $8 102%
Florida Health Care Plan $7 - $12 102%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $70 102%
Positive Healthcare Partners $8 116%
Wellcare Of Florida $8 116%
Florida Complete Care $9 131%
Ambetter / Centene $11 160%
Wellpath $11 160%
Volusia Health Network $22 - $71 319%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $23 - $74 334%
North Florida Evaluation & Treatment Center $25 - $79 363%
Centivo $29 - $92 421%
Disney Cruise Line $32 - $101 464%
Cigna $33 - $104 479%
Health First Health Plan $34 - $118 493%
Mental Health Associates $34 - $109 493%
Prime Health Services $37 - $126 537%
Florida Health Alliance $38 - $121 552%
Archbold Medical Center $39 - $126 566%
Genex $39 - $126 566%
Rockport Provider $39 - $126 566%
Corvel Corp $45 - $143 653%
First Health $45 - $143 653%
Florida Hospital Healthcare System $45 - $143 653%
Medsave Usa Tpa $45 - $143 653%
Fringe Benefits Coordinators $47 - $160 682%
Multiplan $47 - $151 682%
Novanet $47 - $151 682%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals