CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Abbeville General Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Abbeville General Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $38 (552%)
Insurance Median: $9 (131%)
Cash: $38 (552% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (131% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $31 44%
Cigna $4 - $72 58%
Self Pay $5 - $72 73%
Humana $6 - $108 87%
Aetna $7 - $101 102%
American Lifecare (Phcs) $7 - $116 102%
Gilsbar Ppo $7 - $112 102%
Healthy Blue $7 102%
Magellan Behavioral Health $7 102%
Medicare (plans) $7 102%
People'S Health $7 102%
Ppo Plus $7 - $108 102%
Sierra Health And Life Insurance $7 102%
Sterling Life Insurance Company $7 102%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $7 102%
United Behavioral Health Inc $7 - $108 102%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $116 102%
Verity Healthnet National $7 - $108 102%
Coventry Company $8 - $123 116%
Galaxy Health Network $8 - $123 116%
Guardian Resources $8 - $116 116%
Usa Managed Care $8 - $123 116%
Health Payors Organization $9 - $130 131%
Miscellaneous Insurance $9 - $144 131%
Ppo Plus Professional $9 - $12 131%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $9 - $144 131%
Vantage Health Plan $15 - $260 218%
Office Of Group Benefits $19 276%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals