CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Atrium Health Navicent Peach

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $36
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Atrium Health Navicent Peach is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 5.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1960 Highway 247 Connector, Byron, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$40

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: $36 (522%)

Insurance Median: $40 (581%)

Cash: $36 (522% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $40 (581% 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 581% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 481%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $15	131%
Cigna	$14 - $52	203%
Aetna	$15 - $42	218%
Care Source	$15	218%
Clover	$15	218%
Eon Health	$15	218%
Georgia Health Advantage	$15	218%
Humana	$15 - $61	218%
Pruitt Health	$15	218%
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $45	218%
Securehealth	$17 - $47	247%
Ambetter / Centene	$22 - $37	319%
Alliant	$35	508%
Multiplan	$47 - $58	682%
Novanet	$58	842%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$61	885%
Beechstreet	$67	972%

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 $36.
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 Atrium Health Navicent Peach 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.