CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Artesia General Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $91
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Artesia General Hospital is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $91. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 8.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 N 13Th Street, Artesia, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$91

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

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: $91 (1321%)

Insurance Median: $61 (885%)

Cash: $91 (1321% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (885% 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 885% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 785%). 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
Zelis	$6 - $61	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $91	102%
Geha	$7 - $122	102%
Humana	$7 - $8	102%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico	$7 - $12	102%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$7 - $12	102%
Triwest	$7	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $129	102%
Vistacare Hospice	$7	102%
New Mexico Health Connections	$12	174%
First Health	$13 - $137	189%
Providence Risk & Insurance Services	$14 - $144	203%
Omni Networks	$106	1538%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$114	1655%
Cigna	$129 - $137	1872%
Galaxy Health	$137	1988%
One Health Plan	$137	1988%
Multiplan	$138	2003%
United Payors & United Providers	$141	2046%

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 $91.
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 Artesia General Hospital 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.