CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Sanford Tracy Medical Center

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $217
Cash Discount Price: $208
vs. Medicare Baseline: 31.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Sanford Tracy Medical Center is $217. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $208. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 31.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 251 Fifth Street East, Tracy, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$208

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$217

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: $208 (3019%)

Insurance Median: $217 (3149%)

Cash: $208 (3019% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $217 (3149% 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 3149% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3049%). 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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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	$63 - $241	914%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$101	1466%
Ucare	$109 - $228	1582%
Wellmark Sd	$109	1582%
Aetna	$110 - $226	1597%
Health Partners	$110 - $208	1597%
Medicare (plans)	$110	1597%
UnitedHealthcare	$110 - $217	1597%
Primewest	$112 - $126	1626%
Security Health Plan	$143	2075%
Sanford Health Plan	$205 - $241	2975%
Medica	$229 - $246	3324%
Cigna	$234	3396%
First Choice Health Network	$234	3396%
Healthez	$234	3396%
Multiplan	$234	3396%

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 $208.
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 Sanford Tracy 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.