CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: South Sunflower County Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $7
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at South Sunflower County Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 121 East Baker Street, Indianola, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $7 (102%)
Insurance Median: $17 (247%)
Cash: $7 (102% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $6 87%
Trucare - All Plans $6 87%
Primewell Mcr Adv $7 102%
UnitedHealthcare $8 116%
Primewell Comm - All Other Plans $17 247%
Aetna $55 798%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $62 900%
Multiplan - All Plans $62 900%
Physician Care Network - All Plans $128 1858%
Advanced Health Systems - All Plans $160 2322%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 121 East Baker Street, Indianola, MS 38751
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals