CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $42
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at University of Michigan Health System is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 6.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$42

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: $35 (508%)
Insurance Median: $42 (610%)
Cash: $35 (508% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $42 (610% 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 610% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 510%). 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
Aetna $3 - $61 44%
Hap [1023] $3 - $70 44%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $46 44%
Metrocare $3 - $44 44%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $3 - $40 44%
Priority Health [1038] $3 - $62 44%
Ambetter / Centene $4 58%
Beaumont Health Network $4 - $65 58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $42 58%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $4 58%
Cofinity $4 - $66 58%
Confinity Advantage $4 - $61 58%
First Agency $4 - $70 58%
First Health $4 - $74 58%
Hap Midwest $4 58%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $4 - $61 58%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $4 - $7 58%
Nomi Health $4 - $65 58%
Parkview Health Plan Services $4 - $70 58%
Plain Church Group $4 - $56 58%
Priority Health $4 - $93 58%
Provider Network Of America $4 - $65 58%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $68 58%
Bronson Healthcare Group $5 - $79 73%
Multiplan $5 - $79 73%
Paramount Health Care $5 - $77 73%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $7 102%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $7 - $42 102%
Health Alliance Plan $7 102%
Humana $7 102%
Huron Valley Pace $7 102%
Medicare (plans) $7 102%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $7 102%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $7 102%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $7 102%
Thome Pace $7 102%
Triwest $7 102%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $7 102%
Zing Health $7 102%
Employee Benefit Logistic $12 174%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals