CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Miller County Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $36
Cash Discount Price: $25
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Miller County Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 5.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 209 N Cuthbert Street, Colquitt, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$36

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: $25 (363%)

Insurance Median: $36 (522%)

Cash: $25 (363% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $36 (522% 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 522% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 422%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Wellcare	$5	73%
Peach State	$9	131%
Aetna	$22 - $34	319%
Ambetter / Centene	$22	319%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$22 - $40	319%
Choicecare	$22 - $38	319%
Humana	$22 - $36	319%
Integrated Health Plan	$34	493%
Great West	$36	522%
Coventry	$38	552%
Beech Street	$39	566%
Cigna	$39	566%
First Health/Hf	$40	581%
First Health/Ccn	$43	624%

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 $25.
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 Miller County 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.