CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

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: $11 (160%)
Insurance Median: $12 (174%)
Cash: $11 (160% 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.

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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
Humana $5 - $7 73%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 - $7 87%
Aetna $7 - $25 102%
Cigna $7 - $12 102%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi $7 102%
Medicare (plans) $7 102%
Shared Health Mississippi $7 102%
UnitedHealthcare $7 102%
Ambetter / Centene $11 160%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $13 174%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $13 - $16 189%
Zelis $14 - $16 203%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $17 - $20 247%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $18 - $22 261%
Select Administrative Services Network $18 - $22 261%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan $19 276%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial $19 276%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals