CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Fayette County Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $118
Cash Discount Price: $182
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Fayette County Hospital is $118. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $182. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 17.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 650 W Taylor St, Vandalia, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$182

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$118

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: $182 (2642%)

Insurance Median: $118 (1713%)

Cash: $182 (2642% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $118 (1713% 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 1713% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1613%). 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
Aetna	$9 - $126	131%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $153	131%
Illinicare - All Plans	$9	131%
Medicaid / KanCare	$9	131%
Meridian-All Plans	$9	131%
Health Alliance Mcare	$58	842%
Healthlink Mcr Adv	$58	842%
Humana	$58	842%
Coventry/Ghp-All Plans	$118	1713%
Healthlink Hmo	$127	1843%
Cigna	$136	1974%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans	$146	2119%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$150	2177%
UnitedHealthcare	$151	2192%
Multiplan - All Plans	$155	2250%

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 $182.
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 Fayette 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.