CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: UPMC Chautauqua at Wca

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at UPMC Chautauqua at Wca is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 2.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $17 (247%)
Insurance Median: $14 (203%)
Cash: $17 (247% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (203% 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 203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 103%). 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
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $5 73%
Upmc Health Plan $6 - $17 87%
Aetna $7 - $18 102%
Beacon $7 - $9 102%
Fidelis $7 102%
Geisinger $7 102%
Humana $7 - $22 102%
Independent Health $7 102%
United Behavioral Health $7 102%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $18 102%
Univera $7 102%
Wellcare $7 102%
Magnacare $14 - $21 203%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 247%
Multiplan $21 305%
Ghi/Emblem Health $22 319%
Affordable First Health $25 363%
Statewide Independent Ppo $25 363%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY 14701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals