CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc.

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $66
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc. is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 5.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $66 (958%)
Insurance Median: $41 (595%)
Cash: $66 (958% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (595% 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 595% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 495%). 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
Tricare $5 73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $60 87%
Caresource Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $7 102%
Humana $7 102%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $7 102%
Molina Mcr Adv $7 102%
Signature Mcr Adv-All Plans $7 102%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $7 102%
Passport Hp Hmo - All Plans $23 334%
Multiplan-All Plans $74 1074%
Prime Health Services-All Plans $74 1074%
Integrated Hp-All Plans $77 1118%
Corvel - All Plans $78 1132%
Center Care-All Plans $83 1205%
Cigna $84 1219%
Caresource Mcaid $87 1263%
Coventry Mcaid-All Plans $87 1263%
Medicaid / KanCare $87 1263%
Molina Mcaid $87 1263%
UnitedHealthcare $87 1263%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals