CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $19 (276%)
Insurance Median: $7 (102%)
Cash: $19 (276% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (102% 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.

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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
Aetna $7 - $50 102%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $7 102%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $7 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $17 102%
Cigna $7 - $8 102%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $7 102%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $7 102%
Humana $7 102%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $7 102%
Medicare (plans) $7 102%
Ochsner Health Plan $7 102%
Tricare $7 102%
UnitedHealthcare $7 102%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $7 102%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network $49 711%
Zelis $55 798%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals