CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $93
  • Cash Discount Price: $175
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $175. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 13.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$175

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$93

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: $175 (2540%)
Insurance Median: $93 (1350%)
Cash: $175 (2540% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $93 (1350% 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 1350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1250%). 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 - $94 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 102%
Geha $7 102%
Iowa Total Care $7 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 102%
Medicare (plans) $7 102%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $272 102%
Amish Hospital Aid $9 131%
Centivo $10 145%
Oscar $10 145%
Ambetter / Centene $12 174%
Claimdoc $14 203%
Nova $14 203%
Health Choices $53 - $55 769%
Medical Associates $53 - $55 769%
1199 National Benefit Fund $92 - $94 1335%
Allied Benefit Systems $92 - $94 1335%
Asr Health Benefits $92 - $94 1335%
Christian Brother Services $92 - $94 1335%
Coventry $92 - $94 1335%
First Health $92 - $94 1335%
Lucent Health $92 - $94 1335%
Luminare Health $92 - $94 1335%
Medical Mutual $92 - $94 1335%
Meritain $92 - $94 1335%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $92 - $94 1335%
Webtpa $92 - $94 1335%
Cigna $160 - $163 2322%
Health Partners $169 - $173 2453%
Auxiant $173 - $177 2511%
Medica $173 - $177 2511%
Midlands $173 - $177 2511%
Midlands Choice $173 - $177 2511%
Usa Managed Care $226 - $231 3280%
Crime Victim Assistance $266 - $272 3861%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $266 - $272 3861%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals