CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Central Montana Medical Center

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $86
Cash Discount Price: $79
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Central Montana Medical Center is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $79. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 12.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 408 Wendell Ave, Lewistown, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$79

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$86

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: $79 (1147%)

Insurance Median: $86 (1248%)

Cash: $79 (1147% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $86 (1248% 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 1248% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1148%). 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.

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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
Pacific Source Hp - All Plans	$6	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $84	218%
Humana	$50	726%
Triwest - All Plans	$50	726%
Veterans Affairs - All Plans	$50	726%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans	$87	1263%
UnitedHealthcare	$87	1263%
Ebms - All Plans	$89	1292%
Allegiance Comm - All Other Plans	$90	1306%
Health Infonet - All Plans	$90	1306%
Montana Health Co-Op - All Plans	$91	1321%
Interwest Ppo	$92	1335%
Interwest Trad - All Other Plans	$94	1364%
Allegiance Rbphp	$169	2453%

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 $79.
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 Central Montana 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.