CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $12
Cash Discount Price: $70
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1102 Constitution Avenue, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12

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: $70 (1016%)

Insurance Median: $12 (174%)

Cash: $70 (1016% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $12 (174% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 - $114	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $12	102%
Magnolia Ms	$7 - $10	102%
Molina	$7 - $35	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $10	102%
Advanced Health Systems Inc.	$12	174%
Ashley Furniture Stores	$12	174%
Crittenden County	$12	174%
Davidson Hospitality	$12	174%
Dunn Investment Company	$12	174%
First State Bank Trust	$12	174%
Gossett Motor Cars	$12	174%
Hattiesburg Clinic	$12	174%
Hospitality Management Advisors	$12	174%
Jas D Collier	$12	174%
Mechanical Systems	$12	174%
Mid-South Transport	$12	174%
Patterson Warehouses	$12	174%
Radians	$12	174%
Rei Nation	$12	174%
Retzer Resources	$12	174%
State Systems	$12	174%
W W Wood Products	$12	174%
Watkins Uiberall	$12	174%
Mpcn	$16	232%
Littler	$88	1277%
Ppo Plus	$105 - $106	1524%
Integrated Health Plan	$131 - $132	1901%

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 $70.
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 Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus 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.