CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $8
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Se Hospital Ave, Stuart, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $77 (1118%)

Insurance Median: $8 (116%)

Cash: $77 (1118% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $8 (116% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$6 - $194	87%
Avmed	$6 - $82	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7	102%
Careplus	$7	102%
Freedom Health	$7	102%
Humana	$7	102%
Miami Childrens Health Plan	$7	102%
United	$7	102%
Wellcare	$7	102%
Devoted Health	$8	116%
Cigna	$10 - $18	145%
Bmi	$12 - $118	174%
Clarity Health	$14 - $140	203%
The Legacy Companies	$14 - $140	203%

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 $77.
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 Cleveland Clinic Martin North 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.