CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Atrium Health Cleveland

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $122
Cash Discount Price: $141
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Atrium Health Cleveland is $122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 17.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$122

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: $141 (2046%)

Insurance Median: $122 (1771%)

Cash: $141 (2046% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $122 (1771% 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 1771% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1671%). 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
Aetna	$7 - $217	102%
Cigna	$7 - $225	102%
Humana	$7	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $150	102%
Trillium	$8 - $42	116%
Alliance	$9 - $47	131%
Amerihealth Caritas	$9 - $40	131%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $115	131%
Carolina Complete Health	$9 - $40	131%
Healthy Blue	$9 - $40	131%
Partners	$9 - $39	131%
Vaya	$9 - $41	131%
Wellcare	$9 - $40	131%
Medcost	$15 - $186	218%
Ambetter / Centene	$90 - $102	1306%
Employers Health Network	$124 - $149	1800%
Physician Reach Out	$141	2046%
Magellan	$169	2453%
Gmmi	$183	2656%
Quik Trip	$183	2656%
Carolina Behavioral Health	$202 - $225	2932%
Healthgram	$225	3266%
Choicecare	$231	3353%
First Health	$239	3469%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care	$239	3469%
Private Health Care Systems	$253	3672%
Beechstreet	$259	3759%
Multiplan	$267	3875%

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 $141.
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 Atrium Health Cleveland 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.