CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: High Point Regional Health System

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $55
Cash Discount Price: $70
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at High Point Regional Health System is $55. 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 7.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$55

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: $55 (798%)

Cash: $70 (1016% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $55 (798% 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 798% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 698%). 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
Alliance	$13	189%
Amerihealth	$13 - $23	189%
Carolina Complete	$13	189%
Healthy Blue	$13	189%
Partners	$13	189%
Trillium	$13	189%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $93	189%
Vaya	$13	189%
Wellcare	$13	189%
Ambetter / Centene	$25	363%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $42	377%
Medcost	$37 - $89	537%
Aetna	$41 - $90	595%
Oscar	$42 - $56	610%
Cigna	$76	1103%
Directnet	$82	1190%
Private Healthcare Systems	$114	1655%
Multiplan	$125	1814%
Humana	$129 - $132	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 $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 High Point Regional Health System 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.