CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $63
Cash Discount Price: $91
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $91. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 9.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 N 37Th Ave, Hollywood, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$91

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$63

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: $91 (1321%)

Insurance Median: $63 (914%)

Cash: $91 (1321% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $63 (914% 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 914% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 814%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$3	44%
Miami Childrens Hp-All Plans	$3	44%
Sunshine Behav Mcaid	$3	44%
Bright Hlth Mcr Adv	$7	102%
Magellan Healthcare-All Plans	$38 - $119	552%
Cigna	$44 - $139	639%
Longevity Mcr Adv-All Plans	$59 - $186	856%
Sunshine Behav Comm - All Other Plans	$59 - $186	856%
Clear Spring Health-All Plans	$62 - $195	900%
Aetna	$63 - $198	914%
Hma Mcr Adv	$68 - $214	987%

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 $91.
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 Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs 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.