CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Pioneer Medical Center

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $123
Cash Discount Price: $103
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Pioneer Medical Center is $123. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 17.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 W 7Th Ave, Big Timber, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$103

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$123

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: $103 (1495%)

Insurance Median: $123 (1785%)

Cash: $103 (1495% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $123 (1785% 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 1785% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1685%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$58 - $107	842%
Health Info Net Mcr Adv	$58	842%
Healtnet Federal-All Plans	$58	842%
Humana	$58 - $119	842%
Triwest Va Pccc-All Plans	$58	842%
UnitedHealthcare	$58 - $123	842%
Rocky Mountain Health Network-All Plans	$90	1306%
Allegiance Provider-All Plans	$110	1597%
Mountain Health Co-Op Hpn	$114	1655%
6 Degrees Health-All Plans	$123	1785%
Americas Choice-All Plans	$123	1785%
City Of Billings-All Plans	$123	1785%
Community Health Ntwk-All Plans	$123	1785%
Ebms Select Care Network-All Plans	$123	1785%
Fedmed Network-All Plans	$123	1785%
First Choice Big Sky-All Plans	$123	1785%
First Health-All Plans	$123	1785%
Interwest Ppo	$123	1785%
Mountain Health Co-Op-All Other Plans	$123	1785%
Pacific Source-All Plans	$123	1785%
Pacific Steel & Recycling-All Plans	$123	1785%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$123	1785%
Health Info Net Peak/Equity	$125	1814%
Health Info Net Standard-All Other Plans	$125	1814%
Mountain Health Co-Op Ppo/Pos	$126	1829%
Interwest Health Traditional-All Other Plans	$129	1872%

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 $103.
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 Pioneer Medical Center 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.