CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: University of Louisville Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $43
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at University of Louisville Hospital is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 7.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

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: $43 (624%)

Insurance Median: $51 (740%)

Cash: $43 (624% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (740% 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 740% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 640%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $178	87%
Humana	$6 - $30	87%
Aetna	$7 - $30	102%
Communicare	$7	102%
Devoted	$7 - $53	102%
Essence Health	$7	102%
Passport	$7 - $89	102%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$7	102%
Signature	$7 - $89	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $85	102%
Va Ccn	$7	102%
Wellcare	$8 - $10	116%
Key Benefit Administrators	$9	131%
Velocity	$9 - $174	131%
Cigna	$11	160%
Prime Group Health	$49 - $151	711%
Cshn	$116 - $178	1684%
Multiplan	$117 - $160	1698%
Encore	$125	1814%
Health Smart	$134	1945%
Omca	$169	2453%
Corvel	$178	2583%
National Comp Care	$178	2583%

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 $43.
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 University of Louisville 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.