CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $146
Cash Discount Price: $118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center is $146. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 21.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10030 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$146

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: $118 (1713%)

Insurance Median: $146 (2119%)

Cash: $118 (1713% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $146 (2119% 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 2119% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2019%). 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 - $189	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $170	102%
Cigna	$7 - $122	102%
Humana	$7 - $170	102%
Liberty Health	$7	102%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$7	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $138	102%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$14 - $29	203%
Carolina Complete	$29	421%
Amerihealth	$30	435%
Wellcare	$30	435%
Caresource North Carolina	$78	1132%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$109	1582%
Amps	$130	1887%
Plotkin Health	$142	2061%
Medcost	$168 - $177	2438%
Primary Physician Care	$175	2540%
Multiplan	$177	2569%
Phcs	$177	2569%
Employers Choice Network	$229	3324%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$229	3324%

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 $118.
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 Novant Health Huntersville 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.