CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: St Joseph Medical Center

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at St Joseph Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

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: $6 (87%)
Insurance Median: $7 (102%)
Cash: $6 (87% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $6 87%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $10 87%
Aetna $7 - $12 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $9 102%
Cigna $7 102%
Healthy Blue $7 - $8 102%
Home State $7 - $11 102%
Kansas Superior $7 102%
Medicare (plans) $7 102%
Pace Kc (Swope Health Services) $7 102%
Tricare $7 102%
Veterans Evaluation Services $7 102%
Nhc Advantage $8 116%
Employer Direct Healthcare $10 145%
6 Degrees $14 203%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO 64114
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals