CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $51
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 3.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $51 (740%)
Insurance Median: $27 (392%)
Cash: $51 (740% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (392% 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 392% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 292%). 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 $4 - $113 58%
Ambetter / Centene $4 - $43 58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $120 58%
Humana $4 - $107 58%
Tricare $4 - $43 58%
Triwest $4 - $43 58%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $43 58%
Veteran'S Affairs $4 - $43 58%
Healthlink $7 - $82 102%
First Health $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Clayco $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Evolutions $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Health Management Network $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Life Church $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Missouri State University $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Shinesolar $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Sumnerone $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Trailiner $8 - $101 116%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $8 - $101 116%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $8 - $101 116%
Phcs $8 - $107 116%
Cigna $9 - $107 131%
Mercy - Compresults $9 - $113 131%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $9 - $113 131%
Mercy - Novasys $9 - $113 131%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $9 - $113 131%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $9 - $113 131%
Right Choice-Alliance $10 - $120 145%
Right Choice-Regular $10 - $122 145%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals