Blood test, lipase
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
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% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $7 | 102% |
| Medicare (plans) | $7 | 102% |
| Va | $7 | 102% |
| Humana | $7 | 102% |
| Vc Hope | $7 | 102% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $7 - $19 | 102% |
| Cigna | $10 | 145% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $12 | 174% |
| Aetna | $22 - $24 | 319% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $28 | 406% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test, lipase procedure (CPT 83690) at Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc in Wichita, KS, the facility's negotiated rates range from $6 to $28 depending on the insurance carrier. This price varies significantly based on your specific plan, with some payers like Aetna negotiating up to $24 and others like Cigna at $10. While the facility's cash median is not listed, it is important to note that cash payments can sometimes be more cost-effective for patients with high-deductible plans if the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. To secure the lowest possible amount, we strongly recommend asking the hospital directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% if paid in full upfront.
When evaluating costs, it is crucial to compare these rates against the Medicare benchmark rather than the hospital's inflated chargemaster list. For this specific code, the Medicare amount is $6.89, and the facility's median negotiated rate is $7.00, indicating a pricing structure that aligns closely with federal cost baselines. Since the data does not provide specific county or state average comparisons for this procedure, patients should rely on the Medicare rate as the objective baseline to understand the true cost of care. If you receive a bill that appears higher than these benchmarks, you may be eligible for an itemized billing audit to identify errors, double-billing, or unbundled codes, as over 80% of hospital bills contain such discrepancies.