Blood test, lipase
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 83690
- Insurance Median: $7
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smarthealth | $6 - $10 | 87% |
| Vc Hope | $7 | 102% |
| Va | $7 | 102% |
| Humana | $7 | 102% |
| Medicare (plans) | $7 | 102% |
| Via Christi Research | $7 | 102% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $7 | 102% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $7 - $19 | 102% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $7 | 102% |
| Corizon | $9 | 131% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $12 | 174% |
| Aetna | $22 | 319% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $28 | 406% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test, lipase (CPT 83690) at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, the facility's negotiated rates range from $6 to $28, with a median paid amount of $7.00. This facility is located in Wichita, Kansas, and its pricing aligns closely with the state average, as indicated by a Medicare benchmarking ratio of 1.0. While the facility is a voluntary non-profit acute care hospital, patients should note that cash-pay options are not listed in the current data. However, for individuals with high-deductible plans, it is often financially prudent to inquire directly with the hospital about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, as these upfront fees can sometimes be lower than the insurance negotiated rates, which include administrative overhead and claims processing costs.
Patients should be aware that commercial insurance rates often exceed the true cost of care, which is best represented by the Medicare benchmark. In this case, the Medicare amount is $6.89, serving as a scientifically validated baseline for the "true cost" of this service. Although the facility's negotiated median of $7.00 is only slightly above the Medicare rate, commercial rates can vary significantly by payer, with some plans paying up to $22. If a patient receives care from an out-of-network provider or encounters unexpected ancillary services, they may face balance billing for the difference between the provider's chargemaster and the insurance allowed amount. To avoid surprise costs, consumers should request a full itemized bill before paying, as summary invoices can obscure errors or unbundled charges, and should dispute any discrepancies in writing rather than accepting verbal assurances.