CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $65
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 2.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $65 (943%)
Insurance Median: $19 (276%)
Cash: $65 (943% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (276% 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 276% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 176%). 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 $7 - $19 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 102%
Geha $7 102%
Iowa Total Care $7 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 102%
Medicare (plans) $7 102%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $100 102%
Amish Hospital Aid $9 131%
Centivo $11 160%
Oscar $11 160%
Ambetter / Centene $12 174%
Claimdoc $14 203%
Nova $14 203%
Allied Benefit Systems $19 276%
Asr Health Benefits $19 276%
Coventry $19 276%
First Health $19 276%
Lucent Health $19 276%
Luminare Health $19 276%
Medical Mutual $19 276%
Meritain $19 276%
Webtpa $19 276%
Health Choices $24 348%
Medical Associates $24 348%
Health Partners $33 479%
Auxiant $71 1030%
Cigna $71 1030%
Medica $71 1030%
Midlands $71 1030%
Midlands Choice $71 1030%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $100 1451%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals