CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Mercy Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $143
Cash Discount Price: $76
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Mercy Regional Medical Center is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 20.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$143

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: $76 (1103%)

Insurance Median: $143 (2075%)

Cash: $76 (1103% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $143 (2075% 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 2075% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1975%). 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
Aetna	$7 - $31	102%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$7 - $31	102%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$7 - $31	102%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$7 - $31	102%
Medicaid / KanCare	$7 - $254	102%
Medicare (plans)	$7 - $254	102%
Pp0/Manged Care	$7 - $254	102%
Tricare	$7 - $254	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $31	102%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$8 - $34	116%
Ppo/Manged Care	$9 - $254	131%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13	189%
Charity/Map	$76 - $254	1103%
American Postal Workers	$204	2961%
Work Comp	$229	3324%
Commerical	$254	3687%
Commerical Ip	$254	3687%
Mcr American Hlth Adv	$254	3687%
Mra Auto/Liability	$254	3687%

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 $76.
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 Mercy Regional Medical Center 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.