CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Atrium Health University City

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $114
  • Cash Discount Price: $141
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Atrium Health University City is $114. 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 16.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$114

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: $114 (1655%)
Cash: $141 (2046% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $114 (1655% 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 1655% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1555%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $233 102%
Cigna $7 - $225 102%
Humana $7 102%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $132 102%
Partners $8 - $28 116%
Trillium $8 - $30 116%
Alliance $9 - $30 131%
Amerihealth Caritas $9 - $29 131%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $85 131%
Carolina Complete Health $9 - $29 131%
Healthy Blue $9 - $29 131%
Ortho Carolina $9 131%
Vaya $9 - $30 131%
Wellcare $9 - $29 131%
Medcost $15 - $163 218%
Ambetter / Centene $83 - $102 1205%
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%
Choicecare $202 - $208 2932%
First Health $225 - $233 3266%
Healthgram $225 3266%
Private Health Care Systems $231 3353%
Provider Select $245 - $273 3556%
Beechstreet $253 3672%
Multiplan $259 3759%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals