CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Shirley Ryan Abilitylab

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $215
Cash Discount Price: $165
vs. Medicare Baseline: 31.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Shirley Ryan Abilitylab is $215. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $165. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 31.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 355 E Erie St, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$165

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$215

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: $165 (2395%)

Insurance Median: $215 (3120%)

Cash: $165 (2395% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $215 (3120% 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 3120% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3020%). 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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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
Uic Physician Group-Campuscare	$138	2003%
Personalcare Insurance Of Il/Firsthealth Grp Corp/Coventryhealth And Life Insurance Co	$146 - $234	2119%
State Of Illinois	$146	2119%
Affordable Health Care Concepts	$165	2395%
University Of Chicago Practice Plan	$179	2598%
Health Care Services Corporation Dba Managed Care Network Preferred	$187	2714%
Gallagher Benefit Administrators	$206	2990%
Unicare Life And Health Insurance	$214	3106%
Private Healthcare Systems	$220	3193%
Resurrection Health Care Preferred	$220	3193%
Uic Physician Group	$223	3237%
Cofinity Aka Ppom	$234	3396%
Health Payors Organization	$234	3396%
Healthnetwork	$242	3512%
Hfn	$248	3599%

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 $165.
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 Shirley Ryan Abilitylab 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.